Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
To ensure the provision of an individualised high quality food and beverage service to patients liaising closely with the ward dietitian and ensure appropriate fortification of foods at ward level, as detailed by the dietitian.
Working hours available are 37.5 hours weekly, either 7.5 hour shifts or 12 hour shifts depending on the needs of that ward over a 7 day period. A part-time vacancy of 20 hours per week is also available.
Main duties of the job
* Explain the menu system to new patients and liaise on a daily basis with the patients and family members regarding meal preferences and appetites, taking into account any cultural and religious choices.
* Encourage and assist patients to order food, considering special dietary needs and medical requirements.
* Ensure, in conjunction with the nursing staff, that discharged and newly admitted patients' meal requirements are actioned.
* Ensure that each patient receives their chosen meal and has any assistance they require to eat and drink (red tray/beaker system) while recording food intake on food record charts, in conjunction with nursing staff.
* Ensure all food and beverages are served at the correct temperature in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations.
* Ensure all patients' menu cards are filled in correctly, collated, and delivered to the menu clerk on a daily basis.
* In conjunction with nursing staff, collate information on special diets and update the ward kitchen nutrition information board daily.
* Serve meals from the ward kitchen in conjunction with the nursing/midwifery team at appropriate times in accordance with the Trust's Protected Mealtime system.
* Collect crockery and cutlery and ensure that all equipment/utensils used in the preparation, consumption, and service of meals are washed to correct hygiene standards.
* Prepare and serve hot/cold snacks (e.g., toast) as requested, offering a 24-hour snack service.
* Take responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times in accordance with daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning schedules (includes equipment: fixed and mobile).
* Ensure refrigerated food is labelled and stored correctly as per policy, e.g., discarding out-of-date food, rotating stock.
* Coordinate extra meal requirements/special diets with the diet chef and dietitian as necessary.
* Order daily provisions using the requisition book to agreed stock levels from the catering stores.
* Inform the ward manager of replacement crockery, cutlery, and food service/storage equipment requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Ability to read and write English post-registration.
Experience
* Previous experience working in a food environment.
* Calm under pressure.
Knowledge
* An understanding of Health & Safety Procedure.
* Ability to work well in a team and unsupervised.
Personal Skills
* Strong communication skills - written and verbal.
* Experience of dealing with customers in a catering/retail environment.
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.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£22,383 a year. Weekends & Bank Holiday enhancements.
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