Catering Assistant in Manchester

Role Summary:

You will act as a key member of the back of house catering team to assist the organisation in providing patients, staff and visitors with high quality person centred and safe catering service. 

You  will assist with the preparation of food and contributing to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens and associated equipment whilst supporting the production, portioning, distribution and services of 
meals and snacks.

You will provide a high standard of service in accordance with the contract 
specification as directed the line manager and ensure that all foods are produced and served in a safe and hygienic manner at all times.

 Decanting and preparation of food in accordance with portion control guidelines. The post holder may be required to use the kitchen equipment and machinery as required, including freezers, knives, floor scrubbing machines, food service trolley, and ovens. 

Provide and maintain a high standard of customer care at all times whilst on duty. 

Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene in accordance with company policy and the 

Workload will be determined by daily requirements, and post-holder may be required to use initiative in order to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.

 Arrive in time for duty, adhering to Sodexo uniform requirements and clocking in prior to commencing your shift.

Post holders are required to wear their identity badge with a current 
photograph on at all times. 

Main Assignments of Role :

• Ensuring food deliveries are picked and packed correctly in accordance with agreed practices.
• Ensure stock control and rotation procedures are maintained. Checking expiry dates on food and disposing of any food exceeding use by date. Store goods correctly and use stock
  on a rotational basis.
• Working in temperature-controlled environments (i.e. fridges, freezers up to -18 degrees Celsius.
• Maintain kitchen and working area cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure a prompt removal of packaging and food waste to designated areas.
• Follow all cleaning schedules as required.
• Refer to COSHH data sheets where appropriate.  Additional General Responsibilities
• While on duty staff are to wear only Sodexo uniform and tidy state at all times, you must always have a clean, spare tabard/ apron at work with
  you in case of spillages.
• At times you may be required to go and work in other catering areas to assist with the cover of annual leave and sickness.
• At times post holders may be required to carry out reasonable additional duties connected to their employment, as directed by their supervisor or line manager.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good level of customer care.
• Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 (desirable).
• Experience of working in a catering environment (desirable).
• Good understanding of health and safety and manual handling practices.

• Completed secondary education
• Ability and willingness to achieve Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge of basic Health & Safety requirements
• Understanding of patient confidentiality
• Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures which could be gained through a short induction period or on the job training

• Experience in a cleaning role
• Experience in a catering role

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.