Catering Assistant Catering Assistant Catering Part Time, 18 hours per week £11,459.52 per annum ellenor Hospice, Coldharbour Road, DA11 7HQ Catering Manager Director of Operations N/A Role Purpose: As a member of our Catering team, your main duties will be to prepare and cook a variety of meals for patients, relatives, staff and the general public and to assist with functions that the hospice sites require. This role can be very physically demanding. Internal Key relationships Inpatient ward • • Facilities Team • Senior management • Volunteers External Key relationships • Cash Register Supply Co - CRS • Acopia Infinity • The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the organisation. Operational Responsibilities: • To prepare, cook and serve meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and supper for patients, visitors, and staff, this will involve direct patient contact. You must be able to cook with fresh ingredients. • To assist with helping to develop new menu options that accommodate the requirements of a diverse population, also any special dietary requirements. • To assist with preparation of items sold through ellenor outlets. • To assist at special functions at the Hospice’s sites as directed. • To assist with any scheduled catering cleaning duties as directed. • To participate in activities organised with other teams such as the Children’s Team. • To assist with cover of catering duties on weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a rota system. • To be responsible for following safe working practices and to follow all Health & Safety, Food Regulations 1995 and HACCP guidelines. • To assist with ordering supplies within pre agreed budgets in the absence of the Catering Manager. Governance: • Ensure all governance and compliance are followed across all sites regularly. • To lead as an ambassador for health and safety across all sites and check safety standards. Health and Safety The post holder has responsibility to take reasonable care of self and others in relation to managing risk, health and safety and will be required to work within the appropriate policies and procedures. General: • Adapts and develops in line with the changing needs of the role. • Acts as an ambassador for ellenor in order to raise the profile of the organisation at a local, regional and national level, as required. • To maintain up to date mandatory and essential to role training. • Works flexibly across sites and departments from time to time as may be requested by their managers. • Undertakes other duties commensurate with the seniority of the post as may be requested by their managers. • To follow all policies and procedures. • To be aware of the staff values of the ellenor and to behave as a fit representative. This job description is not intended to be restrictive but is an outline of the main duties. The job description will be reviewed periodically to take into account developments in the organisation, department or role. • A good standard of general education. Knowledge and Experience: • Food Safety Certificate Level 2, or NVQ Catering and Hospitality equivalent. • Proven experience in cooking or working in a kitchen environment. • Excellent customer service skills. • Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload. • Demonstrable experience of catering skills from either a Residential or Care Home setting, home cooking skills. • Good verbal communication skills, ability to liaise with patients and relatives in a polite manner. • Ability to proactively work with minimal supervision and also work in a team environment, supporting colleagues as required.