Catering Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
To support the Central Production Unit (CPU) in delivering and assist in preparation, processing, chilling or freezing of raw materials in accordance with the strict procedures, using sophisticated high-volume cooking and chilling/freezing equipment.
Will be responsible to the Kitchen Superintendent/Production Manager, but will be required to use own initiative within standard operating procedures, referring to the supervisor when necessary.
Detailed control of time and temperature in the transportation of food items.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To undertake various cleaning duties as detailed by the online Supervisor in line with all legislative requirements.
To carry out duties in the various sections of the CPU including preparation and cleaning duties.
Assist in delivery of all frozen and dry goods and participate in the receipt of stores, stock rotation assistance in issuing of stores, heavy equipment etc.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job responsibilities
Attend training sessions as and when necessary, and as requested by the General Manager.
Clean and store equipment, provisions, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a safe and hygienic manner and periodic cleaning of areas in accordance with department schedules and specification, tasks to include wall washing etc.
Document and complete temperature forms as required by legislation and to ensure that all documentation duties and procedures are maintained for efficiency and accuracy i.e. temperature of food and equipment.
Observe and maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, confidentiality, courtesy and consideration to all staff.
Ensure segregation and prompt removal of waste to designated collection points, in accordance with the University Health Boards Safe Waste Handling Procedure.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Working within a busy customer focused and productive work environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene/or required to achieve at earliest opportunity.
Skills
Essential
- Able to adapt to an unpredicted workload.
Desirable
- Always present oneself in a professional manner.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Central Production Unit, Unit22
Treorchy Industrial estate
Treorchy RCT
CF42 6EQ
