Catering Assistant; Band 2

On behalf of our client, the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, MPA Recruitment welcomes suitable candidates for the role of Band 3 Catering Assistant.

The successful candidate will assist in the supervision of the catering team within Daisy Hill Hospital

• Ensure completion of hygiene records and documents as per HACCP. (Hazards Analysis critical control)
• Ensure staff maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness of all catering areas.
• Support and assist as required in preparation and service of food and beverages for staff, patient's visitors and hospitality functions.
• Ensure food regeneration and service to patients and staff is carried out to the required standard.
• Assist with the management of stock; ordering, receipt, rotation, storage, stocking up and stock taking as required.
• Supporting staff in the operational use of all catering equipment.
• Ensure processes are followed for wash‑up of all equipment, machinery, crockery and cutlery associated with the catering service.
• Monitor and support staff with appropriate disposal of refuse.
• Report maintenance issues, machinery breakdown and pest sightings immediately
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work are adhered to.
• To carry out service audits, patient and customer surveys in all areas periodically.

• Supervisory experience in the public or private sector.
• Kitchen/Pantry experience
• Willing and able to work flexible hours as the needs of the service demands including weekend and bank holidays on a rota basis

• A Basic Access NI Check is required at a cost of £16

• 37.5 hours
• Monday-Friday
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Fund