Catering Assistant - Higher Level inCramlington inCramlington PUBLISHED
MON 2 DEC 2024
Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of food safety regulations, including temperature control, and will receive comprehensive training in all areas of catering. Note that all successful applicants must cover the cost of their own DBS certificate as a salary deduction. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
We have a position available for a Catering Assistant to join the team. As part of this role, you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.
Please note that it is a requirement of NHFML that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking for quality, temperature and correct quantity as per order to suppliers, and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.
Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.
Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.
Preparation and dispatch of meals.
Service of food in restaurant.
Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.
The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.
Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register.
About us
Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in thecentral dish wash area.
This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals on wards, of which full training will be provided.
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