University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a Flexible Catering Assistant to support at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital in Tamworth & Samuel Johnson, Lichfield.
Responsible for the preparation and delivery of patient food services at ward level, working as part of the Communities Facilities team.
Ensuring that all hot meals are ordered and all sandwiches and salads are prepared and served to the patients as per their dietary requirements. Responsibilities include all food safety documentation regarding all aspects of the food service, stock rotation, and temperature recording.
The successful candidate will be supported by the Facilities Management team. A comprehensive training package will be provided, and other elements of training will be discussed through the UHDB Talent Mapping Process.
Candidates must be able to complete Food Safety and Allergen training and to complete the food safety paperwork. English at Level 2 is required.
Shifts include days, afternoons, and weekends.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the beverages, breakfasts, lunches, and suppers for all patients, including making porridge and toast and serving on the ward.
Serving food at lunch and supper, updating the patient special diet forms throughout the service each day, and liaising with the nursing team for dietary updates.
Completing all food safety paperwork and temperature sheets, ensuring sufficient cutlery is available. Collecting patient trays/crockery at the end of each service and washing through the main dishwashers. Ensuring the crockery is clean and ready for the next service.
Responsible for ordering and ensuring patient choice is a priority wherever possible.
Reporting any issues to the Facilities Supervisors.
Closing Date of Applications: 28th January 2025
Interview Date: 11th February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust, and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return, we will offer:
Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Knowledge, Training, and Experience
* Level 2 English or above
* Food Safety Qualifications
* Cleaning Certificates or Experience
* Previous Catering or Customer Service type role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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