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We have an amazing opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our catering team at our Ivetsey Bank Hospital in Wheaton Aston, Stafford. As a Catering Assistant you will be part of a friendly and dedicated team of Chefs and Kitchen Assistants lead by our Head Chef. The team provides nutritious and enticing meals for up to 36 young people some of which could be being supported to overcome an eating disorder. Ensuring mealtimes are an enjoyable part of the day, engaging our young people in the dining experience to help ensure our young people feel valued as individuals.
Ivetsey Bank Hospital is a Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) hospital for young people aged 12-18. We specialise in supporting young people with severe or complex mental health conditions who need intensive inpatient treatment. We are dedicated to providing caring, supportive, recovery-focused treatment and we achieve this by working together with our young people, their families and other professionals. Our facilities include, Ofsted registered on-site school, High intensity suite, Occupational therapy kitchen, Gym, Outdoor sports area, including a basketball court, Three cabins for therapy, keep fit and a multi-faith cabin.
Thinking about applying but have some questions pop in and have a chat with us. We are happy for visitors every Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm and we would love to meet you, answer any questions and tell you about what we do! Ivetsey Bank Hospital, Wheaton Aston, Stafford, ST19 9QT
What you'll be working:
- 37.5 hours per week on a shift basis (Monday Sunday)
- Shifts - 7am- 3pm, 11am - 7pm, 7am- 7pm on Rota
What you'll be doing:
- A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to our young people
- Work closely with the catering team ensuring a high quality food service for our young people and staff
- Ensure any special dietary instructions are correctly followed
- Assisting in the assembly and distribution of patient meals where required ensuring that temperatures of food are monitored and recorded
- Operation of the dishwashing machine as required
- Ensure all equipment used in the kitchen and dining room is clean and hygienic
- Assist the Chef in preparing for special functions as required
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels
What you'll have:
- A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to our young people
- Previous Catering Assistant experience desirable but not essential
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a FriendScheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
- and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.68 per hour
