NHS

Catering Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationBirmingham/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0197-25-0052?language=en&page=599&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ a self motivated individual to work as part of the Catering Team.

      Role: Catering Assistant

      Location: Reaside

      Hours: 30 hours over 5/7 days

      Role Purpose:

      To assist in providing a high-quality food service to patients, staff and visitor

      Main duties of the job

      Principle Duties and Responsibilities

      Catering

      Responsible for performing general catering duties i.e. service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, vegetable prep and beverages.

      Responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical equipment including operating wash-up machine/floor cleaning machine following appropriate training as required.

      To check meal order sheets that have been submitted to ensure correct food is served as per the request.

      Have knowledge of allergens within food service.

      To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Catering Shift leader/Supervisor.

      Responsible in providing food service to patients, staff and visitors.

      Stock

      Responsible for the receipt and storage of goods in accordance with the departmental HACCP procedure.

      On occasions responsible for the opening and closing of the main kitchen along with assisting senior chef with cooking duties.

      About us

      At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.

      For more information visit:www.ssl-delivermore.com

      To check all our vacancies visit:

      https://bit.ly/SummerhillservicesJobs

      Details

      Date posted

      30 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £19,457.49 a year 19457.49 FTE

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      SH-CA-R-30

      Job locations

      Reaside Clinic

      Bristol Rd S

      Rubery, Birmingham

      B45 9BE


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Key Responsibilities:

      Responsible for performing General Catering duties in kitchens, dining rooms and associated areas including the service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, toast and beverages. To assist with temperature recording of all food. Including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.

      See attached full Job Description

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Key Responsibilities:

      Responsible for performing General Catering duties in kitchens, dining rooms and associated areas including the service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, toast and beverages. To assist with temperature recording of all food. Including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.

      See attached full Job Description

      Person Specification

      Training

      Desirable

      • General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Has worked in a customer focused environment.
      • Experience of working as part of a team.

      Desirable

      • Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations

      Other

      Essential

      • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff.
      • Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards.
      • Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training
      • Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor.
      • Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis.
      • Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
      • Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.
      Person Specification

      Training

      Desirable

      • General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Has worked in a customer focused environment.
      • Experience of working as part of a team.

      Desirable

      • Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations

      Other

      Essential

      • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff.
      • Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards.
      • Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training
      • Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor.
      • Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis.
      • Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
      • Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Summerhill Services Limited

      Address

      Reaside Clinic

      Bristol Rd S

      Rubery, Birmingham

      B45 9BE


      Employer's website

      https://summerhillservicesltd.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Summerhill Services Limited

      Address

      Reaside Clinic

      Bristol Rd S

      Rubery, Birmingham

      B45 9BE


      Employer's website

      https://summerhillservicesltd.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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