Contract - Bank
Hours - Various - As and When
Base - York
We are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Operative to work predominantly in the Production Kitchen, but who must also be willing to work as part of the wider team to provide services to our patients.
The main function of this post is to undertake general duties, including the preparation, transportation and distribution of food for patients, staff and visitors in a clean food safe environment.
• Ensure that the food is of the correct quality, quantity, temperature and date.
• The preparation, packaging and labelling of food items for the relevant food service areas.
• Perform an effective and courteous food service for patients, staff and visitors, following temperature and portion control protocols.
• To replenish food storage areas and food display counters to ensure continuity of supply.
• Ensure condiments are available to complement dishes on the menu.
• Required to communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors on food and drink requirements for dietary, allergy, ethical and cultural requirements.
• Check and monitor food temperatures according to departmental procedures. This may include deliveries, fridges, freezers, hot and chilled display units.
• Transport food in a safe and efficient manner to the relevant food service locations prior to service.
• The cleaning of kitchen equipment following departmental cleaning schedules.
• The cleaning of associated catering areas with the aid of commercial equipment (eg floor scrubbers, steam cleaners and wet suction machines).
• The washing of pans, utensils and light equipment using commercial pan washers or dish washers.
• To wash and sanitise all crockery and cutlery in food service areas, and replenish service areas when necessary.
• To work on the cash register, handling monies and be accountable for following SOP’s for cash handling.
The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• National terms and conditions for NHS workers
• Competitive hourly rate of£12.83
• Enhanced Pay for unsocial hours worked – unsocial hours are any hours worked on weekends or between the hours of 8pm and 6am. At Band 2, the enhancements are: all time on Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8 pm and before 6 am – time plus 41%(£18.09 per hour) or all time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) – time plus 83%(£23.47 per hour).
• Paid training
• Free uniform
• 27 days paid holiday (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays
• Increased paid holiday allowance after 5 and 10 years service
• Fantastic discounts for staff, including local restaurants and shops
• Generous occupational family leave entitlement and occupational sick pay
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health’s standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024
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