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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday to Sunday 16.30-19.45)
Job ref
362-A-24-6243991
Employer
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Stepping Hill Hospital
Town
Stockport
Salary
£23,615 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/10/2024 23:59

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Catering Assistant / Catering Porter

Band 2

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.

Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise:  ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.

In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment

As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service).  If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.

Our Values:

We Care

About each other

Our patients and their families

The communities we serve

The environment

We support them and deliver on their promises

We Respect

Each other

Our patients and their families

Our partners

We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return

We Listen to

Each other

Our patients and their families

Our partners

We act and learn from what we hear


 

Job overview

15 hours per week 5 x 3 hour shifts Monday to Saturday 16.30 to 19.45, with 15 minutes unpaid break.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the catering department at Stockport NHS Trust. The role is part of the team providing the lunchtime service on site. The role breaks down into two parts it involves working on a conveyor belt assembling patient meal request`s, the sanitising and cleaning the crockery and cutlery upon returning from the wards.

You will be paid enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.

The work is fast paced and enjoyable.You will be provided with a uniform, training and a locker. We have a generous pension scheme available and work in a modern purpose built facility. If you feel you can make a difference to our service we want to hear from you.

To provide a hands on contribution to all areas within the catering department for maintaining the hygienic standards of food and beverage production and service. Undertake the cleaning of the main kitchens, restaurants, retail outlets and involvement in supporting the patient food service. 

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • To undertake food service duties in staff kitchen and visitor restaurant and all other retail outlets.
  • To assist in the patient and restaurant food production kitchen as directed by the management team (preparation, cooking and storing).
  • Assist in the service of food items as required.
  • To prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals.
  • To ensure that all food is served is of a high standard, mindful of portion control, meal content, correct temperatures and food presentation.
  • To assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

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 you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous catering experience
Desirable criteria
  • Cooking & Cleaning experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic literacy
Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 food hygiene

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Manual dexterity
Desirable criteria
  • Able to work under pressure

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Food hygiene knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to learn

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicholas Roberts
Job title
Assistant catering Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01614195554

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Aspen House
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Telephone
01614194720 ext.117081
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