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Job Description
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- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
- Level 2 Food service qualification or equivalent or equivalent demonstrable experience. Level 1 qualification or equivalent in cleaning and support services. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths).
- Experience of working in a similar catering role. Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of catering in an NHS, health or social care setting
- Understanding of good hygiene and health and safety practices. Basic computer skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Attention to detail and presentation. Can work as part of a team and on their own initiative. Able to carry out manual tasks.
- Friendly and approachable manner. Professional in approach. Calm and able to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable with ability to use own initiative. Integrity and willingness to be accountable. Discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
- Level 2 Food service qualification or equivalent or equivalent demonstrable experience. Level 1 qualification or equivalent in cleaning and support services. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths).
- Experience of working in a similar catering role. Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of catering in an NHS, health or social care setting
- Understanding of good hygiene and health and safety practices. Basic computer skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Attention to detail and presentation. Can work as part of a team and on their own initiative. Able to carry out manual tasks.
- Friendly and approachable manner. Professional in approach. Calm and able to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable with ability to use own initiative. Integrity and willingness to be accountable. Discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
Job summary
We are recruiting for a part time Catering Assistant at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Herne Bay, Kent.Experience within the Commercial Catering industry is welcomed.Contracted hours are 18.5 worked over a two-week fixed rota pattern. Option to undertake additional hours on staff bank after a qualifying period, as and when required. Fixed working pattern as follows which includesworking alternate weekends and rostered Bank Holidays
WEEK 1
CONT HRS
HRS WKD
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
SUN
Vacancy
18.5
26.5
1100-1430
DO
1000-1330
1430-1800
DO
0930-1800
0930-1800
3.5
3.5
3.5
8
8
WEEK 2
Vacancy
10.5
1430-1800
1030-1400
DO
1000-1330
DO
DO
DO
3.5
3.5
3.5
Previous applicants welcome to reapply
Main duties of the job
This is primarily a hands-on catering position where you will learn all the back-ground skills and knowledge to enable you to complete the role, e.g. food preparation and cooking, allergens and other dietary requirements, completion of HACCP paperwork, equipment training and waste management.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Date posted
04 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
846-7020012-EP-A
Job locations
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, King Edward Avenue
Herne Bay
CT6 6EB
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
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Desirable
Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills and Abilities
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Personal Attributes
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Ability to Manage
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Qualifications
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Experience
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Desirable
Knowledge
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Skills and Abilities
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Essential
Ability to Manage
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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
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, King Edward Avenue
Herne Bay
CT6 6EB
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, King Edward Avenue
Herne Bay
CT6 6EB
Employer's website
https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (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.