Band 2 Catering Assistant

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Temporary (3 Months)

Hospitality and Catering

Whiteabbey, County Antrim

Up to £12.21 per hour

Startdate: ASAP

Ref: J16708_1756449076

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Job description

Staffline are recruiting on behalf of NHSCT for a Band 2 Catering Assistant required on a temporary basis based in Whiteabbey.

Role: Band 2 Catering Assistant

Rate of Pay: £12.21

Location: Whiteabbey

Hours: Mon-Fri 09.30-14.30

Duration: Temporary ongoing

Main duties/Responsibilities:

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.

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.
Undertaking any training courses including in-house and off the job training as deemed necessary to the post.
To carry out cash handling duties.
To report defective equipment / utensils / work and floor surfaces etc to the appropriate line manager.
To work in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules.
To Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade, as assigned from time to time, to ensure the smooth running of the Department.

Essential Criteria:

Level 2 Food Safety

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate.