The role requires the ability to work in a team in a busy acute hospital where you will be required to undertake a range of duties in the provision of a catering service to over 350 inpatients over a 7 day week. This will be to provide meals for lunch and an evening meal service along with any additional meals throughout the day, along with the cleaning of working areas and the disposal of all waste relating to the production of all food.
Main duties of the job
* To comply with all Trust policies in respect of Health & Safety at Work, Fire Regulations and Procedures, Manual Handling, COSHH, Food Hygiene Regulation including full implementation of the HACCAP for the individual location.
* To receive in all goods delivered to the Catering Department as per procedures and policies.
* Carry out inspections of all goods received/taking action if required.
* Ensure stock control and rotation is implemented.
* Conduct weekly stock checks.
* Responsible for the delivery of ingredients to the main kitchen.
* Responsible for the delivery of breakfast ingredients to wards and departments.
* Maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
* To assist in the set up for meal service.
* To assist and support the Chef/Supervisor in the ordering of goods/stores.
* Be prepared to work in a range of extreme temperatures relevant to the production of food.
* To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
* To assist in the plating of patient meals.
* Ensure any issues (food or maintenance related) are highlighted to the Chef/Supervisor.
* Assist in the strip down and clean of the area following a meal service.
* To work as a key member of the catering team and adapt to service needs as required.
Working for our organisation
NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills.
* Experience of ‘customer service’ work and of interacting with customers.
* Must hold a L2 food hygiene qualification or be willing to work towards this.
Occupational Experience
* Experience of the NHS or a caring environment.
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