Catering Assistant - University Hospital Of North Durham North Road Durham County Durham

Job description

Engie are recruiting for Casual Catering Assistant to be based in the University Hospital North Durham DH1 5TW. This is a casual zero hours contract at £7.82 per hour and will report to the Customer Services Manager.


General Overview:

·  To work within established catering routines using own initiative as appropriate in the provision of snacks and Beverages within the commercial restaurant.
·  The hygienic handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Trust/Company Food Safety Policy (HACCP).
·  Observation of statutory and Trust/Company food hygiene regulations.
·  Taking and recording of food temperatures and seeking further instruction where these are outside of critical limits.
·  To assist in the preparation of basic food and simple cooking as required..
·  Produce all products in accordance with Cofely Catering policy/catering manuals and legislative standards relating to portion control, preparation, production and storage methods.
·  To be involved in the general cleaning following the appropriate cleaning schedules, use of electrical floor scrubber, vacuuming areas and cleaning of all catering equipment.
·  Appropriate disposal and recording of waste in accordance with instruction ensuring that wastage is kept to a minimum.
·  Maintain stock budget control and complete appropriate budget documentation/records.
·  Monitor storage equipment and report all failures.
·  Ensure stock control measures are maintained / recorded.
·  Ensure that all catering staff complies with Company/Trust and legislative Health and Safety regulations.
·  Observe the quality control procedure within the Catering Department.
·  Key holder with end of shift department close down/ lock up in line with local operational procedures.
·  Complete/monitor all catering forms to support the HACCP analysis including delivery control forms.
·  To ensure stock control and rotation within the dry storage areas and of the kitchen refrigeration and freezer units
·  Ensure that a high standard of personal grooming is maintained including wearing the required uniform and PPE provided.
·  The post holder must be willing to undertake mandatory training as appropriate to the job.
·  Ensure training and refresher training undertaken in Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, COSHH, HACCP, Fire Safety and Trust/Company policies and procedures.
·  Develop and demonstrate an understanding of any specific dietary requirements to meet patient's needs if the need arises.
·  Reporting of equipment faults to the catering supervisors and report through the Help Desk. keeping records of the job numbers
·  Respond to enquiries in relation to the food service and refer to line managers as appropriate.
·  Attend toolbox talks and company communication briefs,
·  Ensure that any faults/maintenance issues are reported through the Help Desk.
·  The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties commensurate with their knowledge and experience

For more information about ENGIE please visit: http://www.engie.com/en/candidates-area/

Qualifications or Required Experience:

·  Level 2 Award in Food Safety
·  Some till experience is preferable but not essential.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. ENGIE do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This job advert is supported by the ENGIE Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to ENGIE Managers.