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We are seeking to recruit a Catering Assistant to provide essential services within the catering department based at Langdon Hospital, Dawlish (EX7 0NR)

The position would suit someone who likes working as part of a small team in a busy Catering Department. Its a varied and challenging role which will see you involved in duties that include some freezer work for picking and packing the meals patients have ordered, along with food preparation and cleaning tasks.

In return we will provide full training, regular supervision, learning and development, plus a competitive salary which includes enhanced rates of pay for weekends and public holidays, and an excellent pension package.

The role operates on a straight shift pattern between the hours of 06.30am 15.30pm, Full uniform and training will be provided. No Evenings

No catering experience is required as full training will be given.

You will be keen to use your skills and experience to help us continue to deliver our services. We will help you to grow in the role, and will offer the right candidates opportunities for training and development.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, good work ethic and be able to make decisions that ensure the safe running of our services. You will be positive, hardworking and be committed to delivering high standard services, with a passion for catering and an eye for detail.

Job involves being on your feet for long periods of time and some freezer work, along with food preparation and cleaning tasks

If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK it unlikely this role will meet the criteria. You are advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship

If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship you can email dpt.recruitment@nhs.netfor further advice

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Please see Catering Assistant Job Description attached for your information along with Personal Specification

• basic level of numeracy and literacy
• basic IT skills
• qcf Level 2 qualification in Catering orHospitality

• good verbal and written communication skills
• provide and receive routine information to customers and colleagues
• able to store deliveries ensuring good stock control
• judgements involving straightforward facts or situations
• able to follow food production schedules
• able to pick and packpatient meal orders
• demonstrate a flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach to duties

• moderate physical abilities required to carry out this position: pushing, pulling, lifting, receiving and storing stock, using catering and cleaning equipment

• an understanding of customer care
• experience of working in a busy catering environment
• knowledge of coshh
• knowledge of working procedures and practises in catering service
• basic level of food safety
• basic knowledge of foodallergen & intolerances

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

£24,465 a yearEquivalent to £12.51 phr plus enhanced pay atw/ends & BankHol s