Catering Assistant

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Ensure a friendly, efficient, and courteous service is provided to both internal and external customers demonstrating high standards of customer service and food quality at all times Manage food safety and hygiene standards within the department and ensure effective implementation of the Food Safety Policy Ensure correct de-canting, labelling, dating and storage of frozen and chilled products Preparation and assembly of Retail and Patient Salads and Sandwiches including hospitality functions Assist in the audit process ensuring that the CPU passes all internal audits and EHO audits. Ensure all record keeping and documentation is completed in a systematic and timely manner Provide an efficient catering service to patients within the Trust to the level stated in the Service Level specification. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Daily contact with Private Patient Team, Helpdesk staff, Patient Catering staff, Patient Services Coordinators, Patient Services Managers, Ward staff, Modern Matrons and Trust Representatives. They will also come into contact with patients, visitors and other employees. For further information please see attached job description Job description Job responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Ensure a friendly, efficient, and courteous service is provided to both internal and external customers demonstrating high standards of customer service and food quality at all times Manage food safety and hygiene standards within the department and ensure effective implementation of the Food Safety Policy Ensure correct de-canting, labelling, dating and storage of frozen and chilled products Preparation and assembly of Retail and Patient Salads and Sandwiches including hospitality functions Assist in the audit process ensuring that the CPU passes all internal audits and EHO audits. Ensure all record keeping and documentation is completed in a systematic and timely manner Provide an efficient catering service to patients within the Trust to the level stated in the Service Level specification. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Daily contact with Private Patient Team, Helpdesk staff, Patient Catering staff, Patient Services Coordinators, Patient Services Managers, Ward staff, Modern Matrons and Trust Representatives. They will also come into contact with patients, visitors and other employees. For further information please see attached job description