University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Food Service Assistant
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Catering Team at St Richard's Hospital.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Food Service Assistants at St Richard's Hospital.
Vacancies Available
- One 22-hour-per-week position
- One 15-hour-per-week position
These roles involve working between Monday and Friday.
We are also recruiting Bank Food Service Assistants to work on an as-needed basis, providing additional support to the service.
Please Note
- Applicants who have applied for this role within the last six months need not apply.
- These posts are based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, Please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
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If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Applicants should have experience working with elderly people and have both knowledge and understanding to enable them to support their catering requirements, therefore it is essential that applicants have previous work experience in a hospital or care environment and are able to evidence their experience at the time of the interview, able to demonstrate a good understanding of this customer group and their needs, demonstrate and evidence a caring, patient attitude in line with our Trust values.
The role involves interacting directly with patients to take meal orders, serving hot and cold meals and serve beverages therefore excellent communication skills are essential.
Food service assistants are responsible for keeping their environment clean to a high standard, completing HACCP documentation and a basic understanding of COSHH and food safety is essential.
Food service assistants are required to use a range of equipment such as iPads, Regen hot meal trolleys and beverage carts and whilst full training will be given to operate safely, applicants should be aware that the duration of their shift will be on their feet, pushing, pulling, bending and lifting while sometimes working in warm environments.
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PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
POST ONLY AVAILABLE AT ST. RICHARDS HOSPITAL (CHICHESTER)
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Poonam Bhatia
- Job title: Ward Service Manager
- Email address: poonam.bhatia@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01243788122 Ext 33237
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