To be aware of the importance of providing accurate meals for Patients with special dietary/cultural requirements. Prepare salad, sandwiches and other basic food items for patients, staff, and visitors. Support patient meal services by loading bulk trolleys or ward level service of meals. Undertake basic cooking, e.g., cooking buffets and breakfast items under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor - Catering.
To clean equipment and premises on a daily basis in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules using the appropriate equipment and chemicals. This will include cleaning floors, walls, and surfaces. Undertake deep cleaning of all catering equipment within the department, adhering to Food Hygiene Standards and Trust policy and procedures.
Responsible for deliveries, stock control, and cleanliness of stock areas, and raise shortfalls immediately to the Facilities Supervisor - Catering. Responsible for checking, cleaning, and refilling vending machines and 24-hour catering stores. Complete all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) documentation and sales controls for audit purposes. Assist customers who are experiencing problems associated with vending machines and resolve issues on behalf of the customer.
Answer and resolve telephone queries and respond to requests from departments accurately and efficiently. Demonstrate role requirements to new starters. Responsible for setting up meeting rooms and preparing food for special functions, including the preparation of beverages and buffet items, and then clearing the venue and washing up as required, ensuring all items are returned to the restaurant. Wash up ward level patient equipment when required.
Dispose of all waste food and refuse in a hygienic manner and in accordance with the Trust Waste Management Policy. Prepare the servery area and restaurant prior to service to ensure that all areas and display counters are attractively and properly presented at the start of the service and are replenished throughout the opening times. Prepare refrigerated commodities.
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