Catering Assistant

Job Location	Southport
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Temporary, full-time

Job Description

Job description Job Title: Ward Catering AssistantTrust: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustLocation: Southport & Formby District General Hospital, Town Lane, Southport, PR8 6PNShift Pattern:8 Am to 4 Pm , 9 Am to 5 Pm Pay: £11.45 per hour, plus enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidaysWhat youll be responsible for:· Undertake food service duties in the staff kitchen and visitor restaurant and all other retail outlets· Assist in the patient and restaurant food production kitchen as directed by the management team (preparation, cooking and storing).· Assist in the service of food items as required.· Prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals.· Ensure that all food is served is of a high standard, mindful of portion control, meal content, correct temperatures, and food presentation.The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.Youll have the following skills/experience:· Experience in a catering or similar role· Excellent customer service· NHS experience - desirable but not essential· Reliable and hard workingThe benefits we can offer you in return:· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.· Working options to suit your lifestyle- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.· Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.Who are NHS ProfessionalsNHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.DisclaimerPlease note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear fromus within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

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