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Job Title: Catering Assistant
Hourly Rate of Pay : £11.44
Contract Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 37.5
Location: CHP - Finchley - Memorial Hospital - Granville Road, London, Greater London, England, N120JE

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Catering Assistant to join our team.

As a Catering Assistant, your main duties involve the preparation and maintenance of service areas for paitents on a ward of a Hospital. This includes tasks such as setting up food and tea round trolleys and delivering to paitents, cleaning equipment, as well as ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. You may assist the chef in preparation and you will be responsible for serving food in correct portions and washing dishes, cutlery, and other catering equipment. Daily cleaning of all catering areas is essential and you may also be required to undergo additional training which we will provide.

Other responsibilities include temperature taking of appliances and food and recording to complie with food safety standards. You will be required to take menus from paitents explaing the days choices and ingrediants ensuring food safety procedures are followed.

Previous catering experience in a similar environment, basic Food Hygiene, and basic Health and Safety certificates are desirable. However, these certifications are not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. To perform the duties effectively, you should possess adequate numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.

A strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service is important, along with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Adaptability, attention to detail, and the willingness to take on different tasks as needed are valued qualities. You should also demonstrate a hardworking and confident demeanor, along with excellent organizational skills and time management abilities.