Catering Assistant / Ward Host/Hostess

Job title:

Catering Assistant / Ward Host/Hostess

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking for a keen Catering assistant to join our Sutton site and support the catering bridge; ensuring high standard of cookery; ensuring high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Kitchen and other areas of the work place. Please refer to the Job description for further details of the job requirements. It would be beneficial, through not essential, if you have worked in a Hospital catering environment previously. You will need good organisational skills and experience of working as part of a team. Shifts will be varied and will include weekend and some evenings. Contracted days of work will be five days from seven. This is Permanent. You will be a reliable, flexible member of staff showing initiative and commitment to providing a safe, hygienic environment. The trust is commitment to developing and developing and excellent customer focused service by treating patients, their families , friends, carers and staff with professionalism respect and dignityMain duties of the jobThe key roles preparation of raw and cooked food, picking and packing of cook chill food, sandwiches and salad items for patients and restaurant. To undertake cleaning duties which are appropriate with the post and to assist the kitchen team with the patient, and staff meal service.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Day-care Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.Date posted14 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£28,166 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number282-F1246447-CJob locationsThe Royal Marsden SuttonSuttonSM2 5PTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :The preparation of vegetables, sandwiches, cold desserts and salad items for both Restaurant and Patient Services as directed by the Chef in charge of the shift. Picking and Packing of cook chill food for patients. Ensure that all food storage, preparation and service of all foods meet the temperature guidelines stipulated in the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Act 1995 and to record all food temperatures. Assist in daily cleaning of all kitchen areas to maintain a high standard of hygiene as and when appropriate within the departmental cleaning schedules Job description

Job responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :The preparation of vegetables, sandwiches, cold desserts and salad items for both Restaurant and Patient Services as directed by the Chef in charge of the shift. Picking and Packing of cook chill food for patients. Ensure that all food storage, preparation and service of all foods meet the temperature guidelines stipulated in the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Act 1995 and to record all food temperatures. Assist in daily cleaning of all kitchen areas to maintain a high standard of hygiene as and when appropriate within the departmental cleaning schedulesPerson SpecificationSkillsEssential

• Knowledge of fresh food production
• Ability to write clearly
• Evidence of intermediate IT skills and data entry accuracy

Desirable

• Knowledge of fresh production

EducationEssential

• A level’s, including a science subject
• A recognised qualification in Maths & English
• Willing to undergo relevant training
• Awareness and ability to follow food hygiene, Allergan awareness and H&S practice for handling or willingness to undergo training in this area

TrainingEssential

• Experience of working within catering
• Experience & knowledge of duties required to support senior staff gained by experience in a similar role
• Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Awareness that the role involves handling of patient/visitor’s meals and willingness to be trained in this area

Person SpecificationSkillsEssential

• Knowledge of fresh food production
• Ability to write clearly
• Evidence of intermediate IT skills and data entry accuracy

Desirable

• Knowledge of fresh production

EducationEssential

• A level’s, including a science subject
• A recognised qualification in Maths & English
• Willing to undergo relevant training
• Awareness and ability to follow food hygiene, Allergan awareness and H&S practice for handling or willingness to undergo training in this area

TrainingEssential

• Experience of working within catering
• Experience & knowledge of duties required to support senior staff gained by experience in a similar role
• Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Awareness that the role involves handling of patient/visitor’s meals and willingness to be trained in this area

Expected salary

£28166 per year

Location

Sutton, Greater London

Job date

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:03:12 GMT

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