Job Description

As a Catering Assistant with East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, you will be at the heart of our Service ensuring the provision of high-quality catering giving you a great opportunity to really make a difference.



Hours are 17.5 from 16:15-19:45 nightly part time hours a week, working on a rota, to include weekends (All weekends and Bank Holidays receive enhanced payments)



We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.



MAIN DUTIES



The cleaning of premises and equipment to correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies laid down in the cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policies



Operating and cleaning automatic industrial dishwashers



Preparation and cooking of simple food items i.e. salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, preparing buffets for functions and simple diet preparation in accordance with department standardised recipes.



Plating and service of meals and beverages to patients and staff



Temperature probing of meals and the recording of temperatures in accordance with department policies



The issuing of certain food items to the wards with the subsequent correct storage, rotation and maintenance of min/max stock levels



As directed fill, clean and look after any ward beverage trolleys. Fridges and Restaurant vending machines



Handle cash, check floats and secure takings in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions



Completion of any appropriate documentation as directed.



Frequent safer handling of heavy pieces of equipment of food items within the catering department may be necessary



Preparation of cutlery and other items in readiness for patient meal service



Duties will include lifting, carrying, bending twisting, pushing and pulling.



To complete training and utilize skills in all aspects of the job role as directed



At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.



The Trust is committed to creating a well managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all. Flexible Working applications will be considered. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.



Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.



The cleaning of premises and equipment to correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies laid down in the cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policiy

Operating and cleaning automatic industrial dishwashers

Preparation and cooking of simple food items i.e. salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, preparing buffets for functions and simple diet preparation in accordance with department standardised recipes.

Plating and service of meals and beverages to patients and staff

Temperature probing of meals and the recording of temperatures in accordance with department policies

The issuing of certain food items to the wards with the subsequent correct storage, rotation and maintenance of min/max stock levels

As directed fill, clean and look after any ward beverage trolleys. Fridges and Restaurant vending machines

Handle cash, check floats and secure takings in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions

Completion of any appropriate documentation as directed.

Frequent safer handling of heavy pieces of equipment of food items within the catering department may be necessary

Preparation of cutlery and other items in readiness for patient meal service

Duties will include lifting, carrying, bending twisting, pushing and pulling.

Collection of patient information, menus, dietary requirements using both paper and electronic methods

To complete training and utilize skills in all aspects of the job role as directed