About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Role Summary
* Working for the Catering department, the post holder will be required to work in Retail Catering and the Patient Meal Service if required. The post holder will be required to provide a polite, courteous and helpful service to all customers, including patients and staff.
* The main elements of the role are to ensure the delivery of food and beverage services to patients throughout the day.
* The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct him/herself at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infection.
About the Role
The Retail Catering department operates multiple outlets across the hospital providing over 2000 meals per day to patients, staff and visitors.
We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, reliable individuals who work well as part of a team in a busy environment.
We have various opportunities available across varied outlets. Full training will be provided enabling you to work confidently in any of the catering areas within the hospital. These are vibrant restaurants, cafés, sandwich bars, and coffee shops.
In accordance with departmental procedures, your main duties will include making sandwiches to order, serving hot food & beverages, basic oven cooking of some hot food products, cash handling and till operation, dishwashing, and associated cleaning duties. You may be required to prepare, deliver and set up hospitality requirements.
The post holder will be required to ensure the provision of an efficient, hygienic, and quality service whilst meeting the needs of all our customers.
You will need to be flexible and have an excellent commitment to customer care.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. You will be assigned a 2-week standard rota pattern working 7.5 hours per day Monday to Sunday between the hours of 07:00 and 20:00. You will be required to work every other weekend.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Angela Jones, Team Leader at angela.jones25@nhs.net.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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