Catering Assistant

Pertemps Reading are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to work in the medical sector.
Catering Assistant Job Summary
o To work as part of the catering team in producing approximately 1600 patient meals and the serving of 700 customers in the restaurant per day.
o To provide Catering Assistant / store portering duties to ensure the smooth, efficient and safe running of the catering function, stores and all its services to the standards outlined. Including the receiving, checking and appropriate storage of all food and catering supplies, undertaking interdepartmental deliveries. All food safety policies and procedures, accurate record keeping and adherence to health, safety and quality control measures.
o To assist in maintaining a clean, tidy and safe department, whilst providing the customer with pleasant and efficient service. Carrying out duties in line with the department's working procedures.
o To assist with the smooth running and appearance of the Trust, the post holder is expected to be flexible and work across the Facilities Directorate and the Trust, as required and appropriate to the grade.
Your responsibilities for this Catering Assistant role will include (list is not exhaustive):.
o Deliver food to wards as and when required.
o Operate cash till / cashless system - when required, which would include peak periods of the day. Following guidelines regarding cashing up and ensuring money is secure. .
o Responsible for dismantling and reassembling kitchen equipment used by chefs.
o Manually and / or mechanically washing up catering utensils, crockery and cutlery.
o Serving food, maintaining good portion control and presentation skills. Maintaining good levels of concentration during the plating of patient's food for extended periods (e.g. 90 minutes).
o Food preparation to include salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, deep fried goods, vegetable steaming and any other one or two step cooking processes. General preparation of food stuffs as directed.
o Ensure safety regulations and safe working practices are being followed and reporting any safety issues or concerns to senior colleagues.
o Maintaining daily records including temperature checking, cleaning and wastage sheets.
o Receiving / checking / ordering / storage of goods.
o Picking of goods for the following days food production.
Required skills for a successful Catering Assistant:
o Demonstrate adequate level of literacy and numeracy skills
o Basic Hygiene Certificate
o Manual Handling Certificate
o Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels, with a range of internal and external contacts
o Be able to demonstrate clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills in the English language
o Basic level IT skills, including data entry
o To have passed the band 2 competency level training programme
o Cleared by Occupational Health for full range of duties
Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 / 10:00 - 18:00 (Flexibility will be required)
Pay rates: Weekdays - 10.42 ph
Saturdays - 14.69 ph
Sundays/Bank Holidays - 19.07 ph
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