Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 3SP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9378-QA01382 |
Summary
JOB SUMMARY The post holder will: Carry out a wide range of general catering duties in the restaurant, hospitality, vending and patient catering in an efficient and effective manner to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times. This post has a significant amount of personal contact with staff, patients and members of the public. 1.1 Key Result Areas: To carry out basic food preparation, packing labelling and chilling of sandwiches and other food products, according to set recipes and procedures. Packing and labelling of pre-prepared food commodities for patients special diets. To carry out basic cooking duties including breakfast and back bar items. To operate cash registers and reconciliation of monies in line with departmental policies and procedures. To prepare and deliver hospitalities in accordance with hospitality forms. To clean, fill and attend to vending machines on a daily basis as per agreed procedures. To serve meals in the staff dining room and other associated areas as required and to portion food in the correct manner according to portion control. To prepare restaurant counters, refrigerated commodities and ensure that restaurant tables have all items ready to carry out efficient service. To distribute provisions, meals and equipment within the department and hospital site. To clean equipment and premises in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules using the appropriate equipment and chemicals. This will include the immediate outer areas of the building. Report any sittings of pests or damage to the fabric of the catering areas that could provide potential harbourage to pests. To operate equipment e.g. scrubbing machine, flight dishwasher, cash register etc. in a safe and responsible manner after training and to report faulty equipment to the supervisor. To dispose of all waste food and refuse in a hygienic manner and in accordance with the waste food policy. To complete all relevant control documents including: daily quality report sheets, recording the temperature of food and equipment and to report any untoward issues to the supervisor. Maintain all relevant records in compliance with the HACCP document to ensure due diligence. Monitor and record the fridge and freezer temperatures, reporting any fall in temperature to the supervisor. To promote a positive and professional image of the catering service in order to maximise sales. To wear approved protective clothing provided, in accordance with the role and food hygiene policy. To open the food stores areas as necessary at the start of the shift. To carry out all duties, adhering to manual handling and lifting procedures / practice. Accept incoming deliveries, ensuring that goods are accounted for on the order requisition and any adjustments are clearly marked and reported. Also the issuing of goods to various departments, ensuring that all items are correctly requisitioned and any adjustments are clearly identified on the relevant paperwork. Receive, check and record weekly deliveries for quantity, quality and temperature where applicable. To ensure stores are correctly rotated, used in date order and any out of date products are disposed of in the correct manner. To be aware of patient special diets and to ensure that all special dietary needs / requests are followed. To open and close units ensuring equipment is turned off and areas secured. 1.2 Working as part of a team: On occasions staff may be required to work without supervision and make work place decisions. Actively engage in good team working to facilitate effective relationships with everyone. 1.3 Managing self: Participate in the Trust appraisal and personal development plan process by identifying your own development needs and agreeing development plans for these. Ensure your required mandatory and job specific training is kept up to date. Ensure your own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality. Respect the privacy and dignity of others whilst carrying out domestic duties. Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene. 1.4 Financial responsibility: This position has no financial responsibility. For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.