Lead Food Service Assist Job Vacancy in South Tyneside, England, UK

Job summary

We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual to assist in the day to day running of our Catering Department.

You must have the ability and initiative to work both on your own and as part of a team. Good communication and customer service skills are paramount, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

You will be based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, but may be required to cover other sites within Swansea Bay Health Board.

The ideal candidate will have level 2 Food Safety training and Catering experience, a knowledge of cleaning standards is also desirable but not essential but full training will be provided.

The role will include undertaking cooking, serving hot food, and other restaurant duties, you may also be required to work in the coffee shop, there may also be some duties working in a chilled and/or frozen environment as appropriate.

There are two posts available, one will be a 30-hour post on rota (working every other weekend) and the other is a Monday to Friday 23 hours a week.

Main duties of the job

A Lead Food Services Assistant is responsible for efficiently assisting in all Food Services areas as directed by their team leader and/or line manager and operating within established food hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures and within the principles of a flexible team approach.

Service areas include all kitchen and dish wash sections, hospitality and retail sections including functions, restaurants and coffee shops, newsagents, vending, ward trolley service and any other related areas.

Duties include the cleaning of premises and equipment, simple food preparation and packaging, food service, vending and ward trolley service.

The role will include undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriate.

The Lead Food Services Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Food Services Coordinator/Lead Food Production Cook/Team Leader with service provision, and undertakes day to day supervision of food services assistants/staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services – wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values – Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city – look no further.

Values: All employees of the Health Board are required to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behavior Statements in order for them to become an integral part of the post holder’s working life and to embed the principles into the culture of the organisation.