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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Various)
Job ref
245-ANC2CAT-12-24
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside Hospital
Town
Tameside
Salary
£23,615 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Kitchen Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

Kitchen Assistant

Band 2 - 37.5hrs

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing a high quality catering service and will assist with the efficient operation and production of catering services provided to patients, staff and visitors.

The post holder will check all areas of the kitchen before the end of their shift to ensure that all floors, working surfaces, equipment, refuse bins and utensils etc. are clean and stored correctly.

Our catering service operates 7 day service 6am-8pm

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies and procedures.

The post holder will check all food storage areas to ensure that food is being stored correctly and in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. 

 

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Safety
  • Care
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. 

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 

Person specification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential criteria
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule
  • Good time keeping
Desirable criteria
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Effective customer care /social skills gained from dealing with the public
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in a Hospital environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • GCSE or equivalent level and /or relevant experience

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of National Cleaning Standards

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerFoster FriendlyStep into healthNorth West BAMEArmed Forces CovenantAccredited Menopause Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Pastoral Care Quality Award

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Hartley
Job title
Catering Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 922 4057
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