Catering Assistant
Posted 2 hours 41 minutes ago by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Permanent
Part Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom, PR0 2
Job Description
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Main area Catering Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: Posts cover days, weekends and evenings Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Variable hours, times and days to be discussed.) Job ref 435-1LSC-LTH26-26
Site Royal Preston Hospital/Chorley Hospital Town Preston/Chorley Salary £25,272 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/08/:59
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.
One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.
The Trusts that make up One LSC are:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.
The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.
Job overview Pease note that this post is Part of One LSC - a corporate collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and providing Estates and Facilities Services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Join our friendly catering teams at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital!We're offering a range of Catering Assistant roles with flexible shift patterns and hours. Our service runs seven days a week, and you'll usually work five days across that period, helping us support patients, staff, and visitors every day.
Our team is just that - a team - all supporting each other and working together to achieve the best outcomes, and we are really proud of this. We cannot wait to welcome you to the team when you start and will have experienced Catering Staff to help you along the way.
Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference. Don't just take our word for it, have a chat with Gina McMonagle our Assistant Catering Manager.
Catering experience is desirable along with a Level 2 Certificate in food safety though this is not essential, as full training will be given.
You will deal with food service in areas including wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. It goes without saying that you will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations. You will also act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust's values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
This is a challenging but rewarding job role and there's no doubt that will need motivated, enthusiastic team players, who are willing to work hard within a strong team, to provide a KEY service within the hospital for both staff and patients.
Come and join us here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals a place where we are proud to work
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done.
We know our application form can seem onerous, but its so important we have as much information about you as possible to help us decide who to invite to interview. Our application video can help you understand how to complete it:APPLICATION VIDEO LINK.
Working for our organisation We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties to include, but not be limited to:
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region . click apply for full job details
Information aboutwork experience and work shadowing canbe found by clicking here .
Main area Catering Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: Posts cover days, weekends and evenings Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Variable hours, times and days to be discussed.) Job ref 435-1LSC-LTH26-26
Site Royal Preston Hospital/Chorley Hospital Town Preston/Chorley Salary £25,272 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/08/:59
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.
One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.
The Trusts that make up One LSC are:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.
The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.
Job overview Pease note that this post is Part of One LSC - a corporate collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and providing Estates and Facilities Services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Join our friendly catering teams at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital!We're offering a range of Catering Assistant roles with flexible shift patterns and hours. Our service runs seven days a week, and you'll usually work five days across that period, helping us support patients, staff, and visitors every day.
Our team is just that - a team - all supporting each other and working together to achieve the best outcomes, and we are really proud of this. We cannot wait to welcome you to the team when you start and will have experienced Catering Staff to help you along the way.
Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference. Don't just take our word for it, have a chat with Gina McMonagle our Assistant Catering Manager.
Catering experience is desirable along with a Level 2 Certificate in food safety though this is not essential, as full training will be given.
You will deal with food service in areas including wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. It goes without saying that you will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations. You will also act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust's values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
This is a challenging but rewarding job role and there's no doubt that will need motivated, enthusiastic team players, who are willing to work hard within a strong team, to provide a KEY service within the hospital for both staff and patients.
Come and join us here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals a place where we are proud to work
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done.
We know our application form can seem onerous, but its so important we have as much information about you as possible to help us decide who to invite to interview. Our application video can help you understand how to complete it:APPLICATION VIDEO LINK.
Working for our organisation We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- To assist with all associated duties connected with the Retail Outlet that serves staff and Visitors.
- Barista Training would be an advantage in this role alongside Customer Services experience, but not essential as full training would be given.
- The post-holder will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations.
- To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust's values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure an accurate exchange of information about catering tasks and service needs
- Communicate with a range of customers in person and over the telephone to understand individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service
- Undertake all duties relating to food service, including:
- preparing food service areas and equipment
- serving food and drinks in patient / staff dining outlets and on the patient meal assembly belt
- serving food and drinks at hospitality events held on Trust premises and occasionally in other locations
- delivering and collecting meal trolleys to/from wards and departments
- clearing and tidying up after any catering operation
- Undertake cleaning either manually or using mechanical equipment provided e.g. cleaning of areas, washing of crockery, cutlery and utensils
- Operate cash registers in retail areas, demonstrating diligence at all times
- Previous experience in the food/catering industry
- Previous experience in dealing with the public
- Awareness of the standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the food industry
- Knowledge of Therapeutic diets
- Awareness of confidentiality in an NHS environment
- Knowledge of Information Governance
- Willingness to work towards Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety, COSHH, Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness (in-house training to be provided)
- Level 2 certificate in H.A.C.C.P
- Basic Health and Safety
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene/Safety
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
- This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
- Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short listed.
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region . click apply for full job details