Catering Assistant

Job Description

Our client is well known in the North Staffordshire area. They provide support to the local community all year round and they are looking for a Catering Assistant.The Catering Assistant provides catering services support for the catering areas. In addition, the role will support the varying requirements of the companies functions across the site, buildings, and local area departments. This will include supporting thecatering the needs of clinical & non-clinical areas, visitors & public areas and staff areas etc. including supporting generic duties, patient services and hospitality services for internal events.* Set up and deliver hot foods & refreshment trolleys and dispatch to the required areas for patient needs, working lunches, meetings, and departmental functions etc* Maintain and replenish all food supplies, food consumable displays, cleaning materials and consumables in all catering department areas, inclusive of satellite kitchens, stores, staff & visitors rooms, and various equipment, e.g., coffee & drinks machinesetc* Receive and efficiently relay messages within the catering environment, using the appropriate communication systems to effectively optimise the catering services* To assist in internal events with enquiries, liaison with wider departments regarding orders & deliveries including any replenishments as required & maintains prompt continual customer service in a polite and professional manner* Ensure that all catering areas and catering equipment is cleaned to the required standard, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, including food trolleys and documenting these tasks correctly under the correct logging processes. Including clearing andcleaning services equipment, utensils, washing crockery/cutlery before the end of the shift.* Maintains catering hygiene standards in accordance with current guidelines and current food safety regulations, including basic knowledge of infection control.* To have a full working knowledge of all kitchen equipment, materials and agents and the correct use of them. Referring to COSHH regulations.* Follows safe systems of work and report hazards, accident, and incidents to the Chef Manager in accordance with health and safety procedures, having regard for the wellbeing of staff, patients, and visitors.* To have a working knowledge of all areas in the building which are covered by the Catering Department and able to operate the catering equipment competently i.e., dishwashers, sinks, waste disposals etc* To inspect all equipment prior to use and report any defects to the Chef Manager immediately.* To undertake catering and mandatory training as part of the individual development and annual performance reviews (OPD)* To carry out any other duties as required.* To assist in the preparation and delivery service (trays, trolleys etc & preparation of vegetables, salads, and food provisions* To ensure patient confidentiality is always maintained and information obtained during employment is not released to anyone other than those acting in an official capacity.Candidate Requirements: * Reliable and hard working* Catering experience* Maintain strict confidentiality* Full driving license due to multiple locations in Stoke on Trent* Care home background preferable* Must be willing to have a DBS taken out on their behalf by the company* Due to the nature of the environment (care sector), must be fully COVID vaccinatedHours: 4 days working over 3 shift patterns: 7:00am-3:00pm,9:30am-5.30pm or 11:00am-7:00pm + working 1 weekend in 3 Salary: £15,642.90 Per AnnumBrampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.