Opportunity to work in a dynamic and friendly team environment at The Princess Royal Hospital.
Permanent contract providing job security with a stable 20-hour work schedule.
Engagement in meaningful work that directly contributes to patient care by delivering quality meal services.
Variety in job responsibilities, including food preparation, service, and cleaning, helping to keep the role interesting.
Training and experience in food safety and hygiene practices in accordance with NHS standards.
Access to a diverse work setting, including patient services and commercial areas like the café bistro and Apley restaurant.
Potential for career growth and development within the NHS Trust catering services.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking two Senior Catering Assistants for permanent 20-hour positions at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. The role involves working as part of a food service team to deliver efficient catering services for both patients and commercial clients. Key responsibilities include serving meals at the ward level, assisting with food preparation and cleaning in the main kitchen, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards in compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation. Additional duties entail general cleaning, proper stock management in line with HACCP principles, and completing necessary food safety documentation.
Candidates will be expected to work across various areas, including a café bistro and restaurant within the hospital, and must demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene and compliance with the Trust's policies. The role promises a dynamic work environment within a supportive team. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
Candidates will be expected to work across various areas, including a café bistro and restaurant within the hospital, and must demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene and compliance with the Trust's policies. The role promises a dynamic work environment within a supportive team. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and friendly team environment at The Princess Royal Hospital.
Permanent contract providing job security with a stable 20-hour work schedule.
Engagement in meaningful work that directly contributes to patient care by delivering quality meal services.
Variety in job responsibilities, including food preparation, service, and cleaning, helping to keep the role interesting.
Training and experience in food safety and hygiene practices in accordance with NHS standards.
Access to a diverse work setting, including patient services and commercial areas like the café bistro and Apley restaurant.
Potential for career growth and development within the NHS Trust catering services.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x 20 Hours permanent contract for a Senior Catering Assistant to join our friendly, busy & dynamic Catering Team based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
The post holder will be required to work as part of the food service team in the Catering Department and at ward level at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford to provide and maintain an efficient catering service for both patient services and commercial services. This will include service of patient meals at ward level; working in the main kitchen area assisting with food preparation and cleaning and working in the central dish wash and pot area.
This may also include working out of our caffe bistro which is located in the women's and children's area of the hospital, and also Apley restaurant located on the first floor.
If this sounds of interest to you we would welcome your application.
- General cleaning duties of all areas in accordance with the departments cleaning schedules using the appropriate cleaning materials/chemicals/equipment for the job, and using personal protective equipment PPE as appropriate and required for the job.
- Responsible for complying with good hygiene and health & safety practices within the department in accordance with standing operating procedures and current Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation.
- Ensure high standards of personal hygiene are maintained in accordance with the Trust Food Safety Policy Code of Practice 4 in Personal Hygiene and current legal requirements.
- To ensure the correct storage and stock rotation takes place within all Patient and Commercial services in line with HACCP principles.
- To complete appropriate HACCP food safety documentation including taking and recording food temperatures for the departments HACCP Food Safety Management System and takecorrective action where necessary. E.g. recording food temperatures at ward level.
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1. Can you tell us about your previous experience in catering or food service, particularly within a healthcare setting?
2. What motivated you to apply for this role with The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust?
3. How would you describe your ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a busy environment?
4. As a Senior Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for serving meals at ward level. How do you ensure that patients receive their meals in a timely and respectful manner?
5. Describe your experience with food preparation and cleaning in a catering environment. What best practices do you follow to maintain hygiene and cleanliness?
1. Can you tell us about your previous experience in catering or food service, particularly within a healthcare setting?
2. What motivated you to apply for this role with The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust?
3. How would you describe your ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a busy environment?
4. As a Senior Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for serving meals at ward level. How do you ensure that patients receive their meals in a timely and respectful manner?
5. Describe your experience with food preparation and cleaning in a catering environment. What best practices do you follow to maintain hygiene and cleanliness?
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