Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant (Catering, Hotel Services) 18005 p.a. Band 2 You will be part of a team that provide meals and service for the patients on our wards in the hospital. This role will involve direct interaction with the Medical staff on ward areas during meal times with main duties to include : Serving of lunch & supper meals on wards. * Picking and Packing trollies with the required hot and cold meals listed by wards. * Packing all cutlery, crockery and service equipment for the service. * Serving all meals in a timely and hygienic manner. * Record temperatures and wastage of all food serviced at each service time. * Support dietary /allergens choices from patients with the help of medical staff and supervisors. * Wash up dirty crockery and cutlery in central washup area * Liaise with ward staff to ensure patients' needs are met in a timely manner. Ideal Candidate * Good command of the English language with a passion for patient care and be able to liaise closely with ward staff * Awareness of food & hygiene standards * Must have a 'Can do' attitude * Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team. * Physically fit and able to pull and push a full food trolley from the main kitchen to a ward * Previous Catering knowledge is preferred but full training will be given. * Be aware that this is a hospital environment and at times you will come in to contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress Previous applicants need not apply. For further details / informal visits contact: For more information please contact; Francesco Fiore - Francesco.Fiore@mkuh.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME