Kitchen Catering Assistant FTC - UPMC Aut Even
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
UPMC Aut Even Hospital is recruiting a Kitchen Catering Assistant on a 6-month fixed term contract. Working within the main kitchen of the Hospital, the catering assistant will provide assistance in all aspects of preparation, cooking, and storing of food for patients, staff, and visitors in addition to cleaning duties associated with the provision of a high-quality catering service. Opportunities exist to build on experience and take on additional catering and food preparation responsibilities.
Working Hours: Normal shift pattern is 8.30am to 5.30pm. Weekends are worked in rotation, Saturday 8.00am to 5.00pm or Sunday 7.30am to 1.30pm.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To assist in the preparation and cooking of food and beverages for residents, staff, and visitors as directed.
2. To clean equipment and associated areas of work in accordance with cleaning schedules using recommended detergents, to leave kitchen and service area spotless at the end of the shift.
3. Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, and HACCP.
4. Work effectively within the Kitchen Team to ensure high customer service standards.
5. Minimise waste and improve waste reduction.
6. Ensure that all food production and storage is in line with high food standards.
7. Assist with record keeping as directed by Catering Manager/Chef.
8. Work effectively as part of a team and carry out duties as directed by line manager.
Qualifications & Experience:
1. Previous experience working within a kitchen or food preparation area is desirable.
2. Any food preparation or food service qualifications such as HACCP training or Cleanpass training will be positively considered.
3. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits:
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC, we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation: Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance-related pay, and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits: Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition: Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance: Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities: Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC: A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide through its innovation
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