Job summary To carry out duties to the required standards as efficiently and effectively as possible as part of the catering team, to provide a high-quality service providing safe and nutritious food to patients, staff and visitors in compliance with Food Safety Regulations. Main duties of the job To prepare, cook and serve all types of meals/snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice. To ensure all patients and staff receive a nourishing well balanced diet. To work within all areas of kitchen production (ward based or retail) for Alder Hey. To follow the direction of the Catering Manager and Head Chef Manager regarding daily production needs. To be responsible for the cleaning of equipment and work area of the area that is currently being worked in. To taste and check all food produced and report any issues immediately to the Head Chef Manager. To produce all meals to the specified recipe exactly. To produce meals as required satisfying the specific dietary needs of the patient. About us Respect: We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution. Excellence: We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder Hey a safe and special place for children and their families. Innovation:We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients. Together : We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance. Openness: We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 411-COR-24-6649568 Job locations Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: To carry out duties to the required standards as efficiently and effectively as possible as part of the catering team, to provide a high-quality service providing safe and nutritious food to patients, staff and visitors in compliance with Food Safety Regulations. Main duties and Responsibilities To prepare, cook and serve all types of meals/snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice. To ensure all patients and staff receive a nourishing well balanced diet. To work within all areas of kitchen production (ward based or retail) for Alder Hey. To follow the direction of the Catering Manager and Head Chef Manager regarding daily production needs. To be responsible for the cleaning of equipment and work area of the area that is currently being worked in. To taste and check all food produced and report any issues immediately to the Head Chef Manager. To produce all meals to the specified recipe exactly. To produce meals as required satisfying the specific dietary needs of the patient. To ensure food production standards are of the highest quality and the production meets the specified times of service. To ensure that food is professionally presented, and all meals requested are promptly dispatched at the correct service times, with additional requests outside of service to be produced and delivered as soon as possible. To maintain the correct stock levels in your work area and to follow guidelines on storage of food items. To follow set production levels to minimise stock wastage. To ensure that all personal hygiene and working areas and methods are of a high standard at all times. Maintain a safe working environment at all times. To ensure that all food meets safe temperature guidelines (refer to HACCP policy). To ensure that all equipment used is kept clean and is in good working order. To ensure that all food is covered, labelled, within use by date and placed within a fridge when not in use. To report all accidents and any incident of pests in the workplace immediately, following the correctly reporting procedure. To be aware of COSHH and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) requirement for your own safety and that of the workplace. To be familiar with the Alder Hey Policies relating to Fire, Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and to keep mandatory training up to date. Compliance with Health and Safety and Manual Handling Guidelines. Any other reasonable duty or task required by the Catering Management. To report any incident of theft, contravention of fire procedures immediately. Communication To maintain communications with patients to ensure their nutritional needs and all special requirements are met. To plan and prepare daily menus/special diets in consultation with other staff (i.e. medical and nursing teams) to meet all patients requirements ensuring there is sufficient food to meet the numbers required. To liaise on a daily basis with patients, ward staff, volunteers and visitors regarding all aspects of the catering service, including gathering regular feedback on both food quality and service. General In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Alder Hey NHS Trust employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following: Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Trust in maintaining good standards of health and safety Adhere to all information governance, privacy and security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures; practise and promote secure behaviours Adhere to all Alder Hey NHS Trust policies and procedures at all times Actively promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering to Alder Hey NHS Trust policies on safeguarding Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Trust into disrepute Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Trust Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role This job description is not exhaustive, it merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Trust at any time after discussion with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: To carry out duties to the required standards as efficiently and effectively as possible as part of the catering team, to provide a high-quality service providing safe and nutritious food to patients, staff and visitors in compliance with Food Safety Regulations. Main duties and Responsibilities To prepare, cook and serve all types of meals/snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice. To ensure all patients and staff receive a nourishing well balanced diet. To work within all areas of kitchen production (ward based or retail) for Alder Hey. To follow the direction of the Catering Manager and Head Chef Manager regarding daily production needs. To be responsible for the cleaning of equipment and work area of the area that is currently being worked in. To taste and check all food produced and report any issues immediately to the Head Chef Manager. To produce all meals to the specified recipe exactly. To produce meals as required satisfying the specific dietary needs of the patient. To ensure food production standards are of the highest quality and the production meets the specified times of service. To ensure that food is professionally presented, and all meals requested are promptly dispatched at the correct service times, with additional requests outside of service to be produced and delivered as soon as possible. To maintain the correct stock levels in your work area and to follow guidelines on storage of food items. To follow set production levels to minimise stock wastage. To ensure that all personal hygiene and working areas and methods are of a high standard at all times. Maintain a safe working environment at all times. To ensure that all food meets safe temperature guidelines (refer to HACCP policy). To ensure that all equipment used is kept clean and is in good working order. To ensure that all food is covered, labelled, within use by date and placed within a fridge when not in use. To report all accidents and any incident of pests in the workplace immediately, following the correctly reporting procedure. To be aware of COSHH and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) requirement for your own safety and that of the workplace. To be familiar with the Alder Hey Policies relating to Fire, Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and to keep mandatory training up to date. Compliance with Health and Safety and Manual Handling Guidelines. Any other reasonable duty or task required by the Catering Management. To report any incident of theft, contravention of fire procedures immediately. Communication To maintain communications with patients to ensure their nutritional needs and all special requirements are met. To plan and prepare daily menus/special diets in consultation with other staff (i.e. medical and nursing teams) to meet all patients requirements ensuring there is sufficient food to meet the numbers required. To liaise on a daily basis with patients, ward staff, volunteers and visitors regarding all aspects of the catering service, including gathering regular feedback on both food quality and service. General In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Alder Hey NHS Trust employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following: Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Trust in maintaining good standards of health and safety Adhere to all information governance, privacy and security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures; practise and promote secure behaviours Adhere to all Alder Hey NHS Trust policies and procedures at all times Actively promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering to Alder Hey NHS Trust policies on safeguarding Uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Trust into disrepute Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Trust Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing registration requirements or any national professional or occupational standards associated with the role Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role This job description is not exhaustive, it merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Trust at any time after discussion with the post holder. Person Specification training certification Essential Evidence of relevant food training certification Desirable Food safety certification Person Specification training certification Essential Evidence of relevant food training certification Desirable Food safety certification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)