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Job Description
- Req#: C9152-25-0423?language=en&page=77&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Level 2 certificate in food hygiene or working towards
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team
- Good communication skills
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
- Level 2 certificate in food hygiene or working towards
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team
- Good communication skills
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Job summary
As a Catering Assistant you will help prepare sandwiches and salads. You will also help to prepare meals, hot/cold snacks that are served within our staff dining room, serving visitors, staff and patients. You will also be required to carry out other general kitchen duties.
Ensuring the kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness
Catering Assistants within the hospital have a key role in maintaining a high standard of meal provision to patients and make a valuable contribution in the wider care team that supports patients during their time in hospital. You should have good organisational and communication skills, be flexible in your approach to work whilst demonstrating an ability to work using your own initiative and work as part of a friendly dedicated team at Bridport Hospital
This post is for 31 hours per week Monday to Friday
The proposed shift pattern is as follows
Week 1 Monday 09:00-16:00, Tuesday 07:00-15:30, Wednesday 10:30-16:00, Thursday 10:30 - 16:00, Friday 10:30-16:00
Week 2 Monday 09:00-16:00, Tuesday 10:30-16:00, Wednesday 10:30-16:00, Thursday 10:30 - 19:00, Friday 10:30-16:00
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position
Main duties of the job
As a Catering Assistant, you will help prepare sandwiches and salads, help to prepare meals, hot/cold snacks and pack frozen meals for onward delivery.
Washing up and catering general duties will also be part of your day - a full and varied role that is vital to the smooth running of the hospital kitchen.
We are looking for someone with good organisational and communication skills, be flexible in your approach to work whilst demonstrating an ability to work using your own initiative and work as part of a team.
The attached job description is a multiskilled support services assistant, and as such gives an option to cover other duties if required.
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£19,979 a year p.a
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
152-S027.25
Job locations
Bridport Community Hospital
Hospital Lane
Bridport
DT6 5DR
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Finance/Resources
Essential
Additional Requirements
Essential
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Finance/Resources
Essential
Additional Requirements
Essential
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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridport Community Hospital
Hospital Lane
Bridport
DT6 5DR
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridport Community Hospital
Hospital Lane
Bridport
DT6 5DR
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (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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