Catering Assistant | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £8,953 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wimborne, BH21 1ER |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6221099/152-S28123A |
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Catering Assistants to join our friendly dedicated catering team at Victoria Hospital, Wimborne although you may be required to work at other local sites on occasion.
Catering Assistants within the hospital have a key role in maintaining a high standard of meal provision to patients and make a valuable contribution in the wider care team that supports patients during their time in hospital. You should have good organisational and communication skills, be flexible in your approach to work whilst demonstrating an ability to work using your own initiative and work as part of a team.
The successful applicant will be knowledgeable in hospital cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH.
1 x 15 hours Monday to Friday 4pm to 7pm. May include some weekend and bank holiday work.
This is a lovely team working environment with good benefits with 27 days annual leave plus BH and sick pay.
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
There is an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team. You will be based at our Victoria Hospital site, and will be responsible for washing up, cleaning, food preparation and at times working in the hospital restaurant serving food plus refiling vending machines in and off site.
As a Catering Assistant you will help the chef keep the kitchen clean and tidy and responsible for washing up.
Duties will be interesting and varied to include,
Preparing sandwiches and assisting in preparation of patient meals
Ensuring the kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness
Washing up cooking pots, trays and ensuring hot food trollies are cleaned when they are returned after meals
Getting rid of and recording the kitchen waste and packaging into large bins
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024