BANK Retail and Events Catering Assistant

The Retail Food Service Assistant will be responsible for the provision of an efficient, safe and hygienic food service from Retail Catering Outlets operating within established food hygiene, safety practices, methods and procedures. This will include food preparation, cooking and serving of meals and dishes from the Restaurant counter to customers, using EPOS till system and following cashing up procedure

The post holder will be responsible for the safe and hygienic cleaning of front and back of house areas and all associated equipment.

The Retail Food Service Assistant must be receptive to individual customers service needs and assist them with using drinks machines and helping them get seated if needed.

The role will also include undertaking duties to provide a porter and cleaning service to the Retail department and to assist in the transportation of food stored in a chilled or frozen working and storage environment in the catering department to the Restaurant

To generally assist when required with other comparable tasks including Stock take, Saffron and the general stores as directed by their Assistant Duty Manager/Duty Manager

The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust’s Values and Behaviours and Patient First initiatives and act accordingly.

To provide a high level of customer service to patients, staff and visitors

• To clean allocated pieces of heavy catering equipment using instructions and cleaning materials

To dispose of waste materials from catering areas to designated collection points.

To operate industrial dishwashers in all catering areas.

To operate mechanical floor scrubbing and steam cleaning equipment.

To transport provisions, equipment and other catering related items as required.

REFER TO JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: William Allen Job title: Deputy Services Manager Email address: William.allen4@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 696955

uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net