Ward Assistant

Work Lyf are currently recruiting for Ward Assistants in Newcastle under Lyme.

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This role is a FULL TIME position, weekends are included.
Our client is a well-known healthcare provider. As a Ward Assistants you will collate patients\’ orders, deliver food to the ward and then collect and wash up the crockery and cutlery afterwards.
Main responsibilities are:
* Taking orders from patients using an electronic ordering system
* When prepared, take and serve the food to patients.
* Collect and wash up all crockery and cutlery after meals.
* Always maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and service areas paying attention to the Health and Safety regulation
* To maintain a clean and hygienic Environment
* Respond to clean where needed
* Carry out deep cleaning and detailed cleaning tasks
* Carry out a food service to the patients
* Ability to work in fast paced environment
Experience working in a similar industry (i.e. food service, catering or hospitality) would be great but not essential
A successful applicant will require;
A food hygiene qualification level 1 or willing to get a food hygiene qualification level 1, these are health and safety requirements within a catering environment.
A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
Shift Pattern
4 Days on 4 Days off – Weekends included
Hours 9am-7pm
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (required)
* Catering: 1 year (required)