Catering Assistant

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Our team is just that – a team – all supporting each other and working together to achieve the best outcomes, and we are really proud of this. We cannot wait to welcome you to the team when you start, and will have experienced Catering Staff to help you along the way.

Your day to day role will assist with all associated duties connected with the delivery of staff and patient meal services. You will deal with food service in areas including wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. It goes without saying that you will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations. You will also act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust’s values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.

Catering experience is desirable along with a Level 2 Certificate in food safety though this is not essential, as full training will be given.

Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference. Don’t just take our word for it, have a chat with Gina our Assistant Catering Manager.

These are challenging but rewarding job roles and there’s no doubt that will need motivated, enthusiastic team players, who are willing to work hard within a strong team, to provide a KEY service within the hospital for both staff and patients.

Come and join us here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals a place where we are proud to work!

1 x 16 hours evening post and 1 x full time post

The Government have announced their intention to introduce the need for mandatory COVID vaccinations for all frontline patient facing roles (and those staff working in patient areas). This will come into effect from 1stApril 2022. This role may be in scope and as such if you are appointed it is likely that your COVID vaccination status will form part of your Occupational Health assessment. If you would like further information on the vaccine and for ways to book this please visitwww.nhs.uk

To assist with all associated duties connected with the delivery of staff and patient meal services within food service areas including wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. The post-holder will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations.

To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust’s values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure an accurate exchange of information about catering tasks and service needs
• Communicate with a range of customers in person and over the telephone to understand individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service
• Undertake all duties relating to food service, including: -
• preparing food service areas and equipment
• serving food and drinks in patient / staff dining outlets and on the patient meal assembly belt
• serving food and drinks at hospitality events held on Trust premises and occasionally in other locations
• delivering and collecting meal trolleys to/from wards and departments

clearing and tidying up after any catering operation

• Undertake cleaning either manually or using mechanical equipment provided e.g. cleaning of areas, washing of crockery, cutlery and utensils
• Operate cash registers in retail areas, demonstrating diligence at all times

The Government have announced their intention to introduce the need for mandatory COVID vaccinations for all frontline patient facing roles (and those staff working in patient areas). This will come into effect from 1stApril 2022. This role may be in scope and as such if you are appointed it is likely that your COVID vaccination status will form part of your Occupational Health assessment. If you would like further information on the vaccine and for ways to book this please visitwww.nhs.uk