Catering Assistant

Job title:
Catering Assistant

Company name:
Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Location:
Antrim Hospital

Type:
Temp

Rate:
£12.21 per hour

Accurate Sector Selection in Broadbean:
Catering

Structure:

To assist the cook in an effective and efficient manner to provide meals and snacks for residents. To maintain the kitchen, dining room and stores to a high level of cleanliness and adhere to all policies and procedures.

Key Details
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* £12.21 per hour
* Antrim Hospital
* 37.5 hours a week

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the general cleaning duties in the kitchen, dining room and associated areas including vending machines.
• To assist with food service and plate food to clients and staff and to replenish food supplies as necessary.
• To assist in the preparation of vegetables, fruits, salads and beverages in accordance with departmental food safety procedures.
• To ensure the correct food safety procedures are followed with regard to receipt, storage, regeneration and temperature control of all meals (including cook/freeze or cook/chill).
• To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and hygienic catering practices are maintained at all times in accordance with the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations (NI) 1996.
• Removal of waste from allocated areas.
• Observe safe working methods in relation to equipment, cleaning materials and report defective items as necessary.
• Adhere to all safety regulations appropriate to the area of work including Food Safety and Health & Safety Regulations.

Criteria

• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and follow written instructions
• Basic numeracy & literacy skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Ability to cope with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner as part of a team in a patient/user focused environment
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the workplace

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