Catering Assistant inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
FRI 10 JAN 2025
Candidates should have a good understanding of customer care, health and safety practices, and ideally possess basic food hygiene certification and experience in a catering setting. The role demands effective teamwork, communication skills, and a commitment to personal presentation standards, as well as flexibility to assist in other areas as needed. The Trust promotes equality and encourages diverse applicants, providing support for individuals during the application process.
Role Summary:
You will act as a key member of the back of house catering team to assist the organisation in providing patients, staff and visitors with high quality person centred and safe catering service.
You will assist with the preparation of food and contributing to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens and associated equipment whilst supporting the production, portioning, distribution and services ofmeals and snacks.
You will provide a high standard of service in accordance with the contractspecification as directed the line manager and ensure that all foods are produced and served in a safe and hygienic manner at all times.
Decanting and preparation of food in accordance with portion control guidelines. The post holder may be required to use the kitchen equipment and machinery as required, including freezers, knives, floor scrubbing machines, food service trolley, and ovens.
Provide and maintain a high standard of customer care at all times whilst on duty.
Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene in accordance with company policy and the
Workload will be determined by daily requirements, and post-holder may be required to use initiative in order to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.
Arrive in time for duty, adhering to Sodexo uniform requirements and clocking in prior to commencing your shift.
Post holders are required to wear their identity badge with a currentphotograph on at all times.
Main Assignments of Role :
o Ensuring food deliveries are picked and packed correctly in accordance with agreed practices.
o Ensure stock control and rotation procedures are maintained. Checking expiry dates on food and disposing of any food exceeding use by date. Store goods correctly and use stockon a rotational basis.
o Working in temperature-controlled environments (i.e. fridges, freezers up to -18 degrees Celsius.
o Maintain kitchen and working area cleanliness and hygiene.
o Ensure a prompt removal of packaging and food waste to designated areas.
o Follow all cleaning schedules as required.
o Refer to COSHH data sheets where appropriate. Additional General Responsibilities
o While on duty staff are to wear only Sodexo uniform and tidy state at all times, you must always have a clean, spare tabard/ apron at work withyou in case of spillages.
o At times you may be required to go and work in other catering areas to assist with the cover of annual leave and sickness.
o At times post holders may be required to carry out reasonable additional duties connected to their employment, as directed by their supervisor or line manager.
o Ability to work as part of a team.
o Good level of customer care.
o Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 (desirable).
o Experience of working in a catering environment (desirable).
o Good understanding of health and safety and manual handling practices.
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
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