Retail Catering Assistant
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff.In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.
Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.
Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.
In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service).If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.
Our Values:
We Care
About each other
Our patients and their families
The communities we serve
The environment
We support them and deliver on their promises
We Respect
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return
We Listen to
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We act and learn from what we hear
Job overview
To be part of the team that provides the catering service to the external retail outlet on site serving drinks, snacks and composite meals. To provide a hands-on contribution in the catering department for maintaining the hygienic standards of food and beverage production and the logging of food and fridge temperatures.Undertake the cleaning of all kitchen areas and involvement in supporting the patient food service upon request from the management team.
An exciting part-time vacancy has arisen for an outgoing, energetic person to join our Retail Catering team.
Our department has been chosen as an ‘exemplar site’ for NHS catering, following the recommendations of a national Independent Review into NHS Hospital Food . It was one of the first 14 sites across England (and the only site in Greater Manchester) in 2021 to be chosen for the honour.
The exemplar sites have been described as brave, courageous, and innovative and the title is a testament to the team and the wonderful work that takes place here.
Our retail offering consists of 5 busy catering outlets across the site - proudly serving 'barista-made' Costa Coffee in 3 outlets, as well as a shop and recently refurbished Restaurant.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities- Primarily assisting in the service of food items in an external catering outlet but also including other Costa outlets serving beverages and food as directed by the management team.
- To be able to dismantle and reassemble equipment being cleaned
- Carrying out cleaning duties in accordance with Departmental Specifications and Cleaning Policy
- Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically
- Assist in the cleaning of all containers, crockery, and cutlery used in the service to Staff, and Visitors
- To operate a till and re-stock areas
- To log food and fridge temperatures in line with departmental policy.
- Using the uniforms provided and meeting the required standards of dress, including the displaying of name badge
Working for our organisation
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main duties of the role involve:
- Communicating effectively with the wider team
- The operation and clean down of a commercial dishwasher including temperature monitoring
- Lifting large and often heavy kitchen items using appropriate manual handling techniques
- Knowledge of recipes, allergens, COSHH and food hygiene
- General cleaning duties
- Attention to detail is a must
- Carrying out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the area
- Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically
- Supporting new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt in the workplace
Previous experience and training would be preferred, however this is certainly not essential to the right candidate, as full training would be provided. Manual dexterity is a must, as we are a fast paced and ever changing environment.
A full staff uniform is provided.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Retail Experience
- Working in Similar Environment
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Good Standard of Education
- Food Hygeine Knowledge
Training
Essential criteria- Food Hygiene Qualification
- Customer Service
Standards
Essential criteria- Keen Attention to Detail
- Personable
Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce.Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.