BANK Retail and Events Catering Assistant
Posted 4 days 16 hours ago by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Part Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 1
Job Description
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BANK Retail and Events Catering Assistant Band 2 Main area Retail Catering Grade Band 2 Contract 0 days (BANK Agreement) Hours
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values . We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research , we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form:
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview The Retail Food Service Assistant will be responsible for the provision of an efficient, safe and hygienic food service from Retail Catering Outlets operating within established food hygiene, safety practices, methods and procedures. This will include food preparation, cooking and serving of meals and dishes from the Restaurant counter to customers, using EPOS till system and following cashing up procedure
The post holder will be responsible for the safe and hygienic cleaning of front and back of house areas and all associated equipment.
The Retail Food Service Assistant must be receptive to individual customers service needs and assist them with using drinks machines and helping them get seated if needed.
The role will also include undertaking duties to provide a porter and cleaning service to the Retail department and to assist in the transportation of food stored in a chilled or frozen working and storage environment in the catering department to the Restaurant
To generally assist when required with other comparable tasks including Stock take, Saffron and the general stores as directed by their Assistant Duty Manager/Duty Manager
The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust's Values and Behaviours and Patient First initiatives and act accordingly.
Main duties of the job
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To maintain clean working environment at all times, with special regard to hygiene.
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BANK Retail and Events Catering Assistant Band 2 Main area Retail Catering Grade Band 2 Contract 0 days (BANK Agreement) Hours
- Part time
- Other
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values . We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research , we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form:
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview The Retail Food Service Assistant will be responsible for the provision of an efficient, safe and hygienic food service from Retail Catering Outlets operating within established food hygiene, safety practices, methods and procedures. This will include food preparation, cooking and serving of meals and dishes from the Restaurant counter to customers, using EPOS till system and following cashing up procedure
The post holder will be responsible for the safe and hygienic cleaning of front and back of house areas and all associated equipment.
The Retail Food Service Assistant must be receptive to individual customers service needs and assist them with using drinks machines and helping them get seated if needed.
The role will also include undertaking duties to provide a porter and cleaning service to the Retail department and to assist in the transportation of food stored in a chilled or frozen working and storage environment in the catering department to the Restaurant
To generally assist when required with other comparable tasks including Stock take, Saffron and the general stores as directed by their Assistant Duty Manager/Duty Manager
The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust's Values and Behaviours and Patient First initiatives and act accordingly.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high level of customer service to patients, staff and visitors
- To clean allocated pieces of heavy catering equipment using instructions and cleaning materials
- To dispose of waste materials from catering areas to designated collection points.
- To operate industrial dishwashers in all catering areas.
- To operate mechanical floor scrubbing and steam cleaning equipment.
- To transport provisions, equipment and other catering related items as required.
- REFER TO JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To maintain clean working environment at all times, with special regard to hygiene.
- To ensure that all food is prepared in the environment with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers' special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies.
- Collate the number meal sold as required and generate associated Uniware system reports as necessary.
- Printing of the Menu sheets for Lunch service ensuring that all the correct Allergen and Cost information has been captured and the sheets are printed in a timely manner to allow sufficient time for display.
- Assisting with the receipt of deliveries, checking quantity and quality of goods; ensuring that due diligence is followed by checking and recording delivery temperatures as appropriate and compliance with the Trusts policies and procedures as required.
- Reporting of variances in deliveries both internally and to the supplier arranging replacement deliveries or credit notes as appropriate.
- Keeping accurate records of stock and inventory movement both inwards and outwards from display to storage at the end of the day.
- Ensure all stock is rotated and stored correctly reducing wastage and ensuring compliance with necessary legislation as required.
- To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department's activities.
- To assist , as required , at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours, for which you will be paid overtime.
- To report any complaint or compliment and take action if at all possible.
- To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible.
- REFER TO JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
- Understanding of written and verbal English Language
- Wiling to undertake Training as required i.e COSHH, Infection Control, Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Food Safety, Fire Safety and all other Training deemed mandatory
- Experience working in a Team
- Knowledge of Cleaning methods and equipment
- Knowledge of Food practices and food presentation
- Previous experience in Retail Catering and / or catering services in a hospital or healthcare environment
- Understanding of COSHH, colour coded equipment (cross infection issues)
- Experience of working in a Patient / Public Area
- Customer centred approach is required
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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