Retail Catering Assistant inStockport inStockport PUBLISHED THU 14 NOV 2024

An exciting full-timevacancy has arisen for an outgoing, energetic person to join our Retail Catering team.

Our department has been chosen as an 'exemplar site' for NHS catering, following the recommendations of a national Independent Review into NHS Hospital Food . It was one of the first 14 sites across England (and the only site in Greater Manchester) in 2021 to be chosen for the honour.

The exemplar sites have been described as brave, courageous, and innovative and the title is a testament to the team and the wonderful work that takes place here.

Our retail offering consists of 5 busy catering outlets across the site - proudly serving 'barista-made' Costa Coffee in 3 outlets, as well as a shop and recently refurbished Restaurant.

Assist in the service of food items as required

Working around the site including the Costa outlets serving beverages and food

To be able to dismantle and reassemble equipment being cleaned

Carrying out cleaning duties in accordance with Departmental Specifications and Cleaning Policy

Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically

• Assist in the cleaning of all containers, crockery, and cutlery used in the service to Staff, and Visitors

• To operate a till and re-stock areas

• Using the uniforms provided and meeting the required standards of dress, including the displaying of name badge

The vacant 37.50 hours are to be worked over adayshift pattern, from Monday to Sunday and the hours of work will be contracted anywhere from 7:00am and 7:30pm due to service requirements.

About us

The main duties of the role involve:

• Communicating effectively with the wider team
• The operation and clean down of a commercial dishwasher including temperature monitoring
• Lifting large and often heavy kitchen items using appropriate manual handling techniques
• Knowledge of recipes, allergens, COSHH and food hygiene
• General cleaning duties
• Attention to detail is a must
• Carrying out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the area
• Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically
• Supporting new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt in the workplace

Previous experience and training would be preferred, however this is certainly not essential to the right candidate, as full training would be provided. Manual dexterity is a must, as we are a fast paced and ever changing environment.

A full staff uniform is provided.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.