Catering AssistantinMiddlesbrough inMiddlesbroughPUBLISHED MON 25 NOV 2024

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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustrgeQRa2c

Opportunity to make a positive impact on patient, staff, and visitor experiences through quality food service.

Engagement with a diverse range of individuals, fostering community and teamwork within a healthcare setting.

Possibility for skill development in culinary arts, food safety, and hospitality management.

Stable job environment within the NHS, contributing to job security and employee benefits.

Regular working hours, promoting a work-life balance compared to other hospitality roles.

Ongoing training and education opportunities to enhance qualifications and career progression.

Key role in supporting health and well-being by providing nutritious meals in a hospital environment.

The "Catering Assistant" position at Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough involves working in the Hive Cafe at Ridgeway Roseberry Park to provide catering services to staff, patients, and visitors. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food and beverages, cleaning, cash handling, and offering hospitality services. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and cannot be sponsored for this role. Applicants should be motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with prior cafe experience and culinary skills. A minimum of a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, knowledge of allergens, and a commitment to additional training are required. Good general education and knowledge of hygiene standards and cleaning protocols are also essential.

Opportunity to make a positive impact on patient, staff, and visitor experiences through quality food service.

Engagement with a diverse range of individuals, fostering community and teamwork within a healthcare setting.

Possibility for skill development in culinary arts, food safety, and hospitality management.

Stable job environment within the NHS, contributing to job security and employee benefits.

Regular working hours, promoting a work-life balance compared to other hospitality roles.

Ongoing training and education opportunities to enhance qualifications and career progression.

Key role in supporting health and well-being by providing nutritious meals in a hospital environment.

The post holder is a member of a team responsible for providing catering services within a cafe/dining setting to staff, patients and visitors, which will include preparing and serving food and beverages, cleaning, cash handling and provision of hospitalities.

The cafe area within Ridgeway Roseberry Park is situated within the hospital grounds and is accessed by service users and staff.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

An opportunity has arisen for a full time catering Assistant within the Hive Cafe within Ridgeway Roseberry Park. This is to support the team in the on site provision of hospitalities.

Applicants should be highly motivated, reliable, flexible and have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience of cafe work is essential and the ability to demonstrate good culinary skills and knowledge, cash handling and associated paperwork.

Knowledge is required in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Preparing, cooking and serving of meals in line with Hygiene Codes of Practice and legislation with particular attention to quantities (portion control), quality and the appearance of meals, assisting with maintaining the highest possible standard of hygiene and health and safety and Assisting with menu planning

Candidates should have a good general education.

Candidates must a minimum of Level two Food Hygiene certificate and a knowledge of allergens, as well as being able to demonstrate commitment to undertake further training and qualifications.

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