Job summary We are looking to employ a new Bank kitchen porter to join our existing team at Winchesterhospital. The role will involve 4 main aspects: Delivering meal trolleys to wards, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, supporting catering assistants with production of patient meals and supporting staff in the restaurant as required. Main duties of the job More specifically the role will require the following: To assist with the efficient operation of catering services provided to patients, staff and visitors to the Catering Services Department at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. To support the Kitchen Manager and kitchen staff in the provision of all catering services.General duties in the kitchen, plated meals area, restaurant and pot wash areas. To maintain all kitchen areas to the standard of cleanliness required which meets all food hygiene regulations. The role will entail working a 35 hours week, on various 7 hour shifts (with a 30 minute or 1 hour break) including up to 3 weekends in 4. Shift times vary, the earliest starting 06.30, the latest ending at 20.00. The role will give the successful candidate opportunities to progress and to develop themselves professionally. About us Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £12.08 an hour PH Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 251-BANKKP025W-JJ Job locations Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see the Job Description document attached. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see the Job Description document attached. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent, NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake Experience & Knowledge Essential Good levels of knowledge Knowledge of COSHH, Health and Satefy Desirable Experience of working in an NHS catering environment In depth knowledge of food allergens or a willingness to undertake supplementary training Skills & Ability Essential Effective team member with the ability to work unsupervised Ability to work as part of a team Effective interpersonal and communication skills Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work Attention to detail Ability to change work pace and meet needs of service Ability to make judgements unaided and to work proactively Other Specific Requirements Essential Professional manner and organised approach, with ability to be calm under pressure Enthusiastic, determined and ability to work on own initiative Flexible approach to work and duties Safety conscious, attention to detail and strong work ethic Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent, NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake Experience & Knowledge Essential Good levels of knowledge Knowledge of COSHH, Health and Satefy Desirable Experience of working in an NHS catering environment In depth knowledge of food allergens or a willingness to undertake supplementary training Skills & Ability Essential Effective team member with the ability to work unsupervised Ability to work as part of a team Effective interpersonal and communication skills Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work Attention to detail Ability to change work pace and meet needs of service Ability to make judgements unaided and to work proactively Other Specific Requirements Essential Professional manner and organised approach, with ability to be calm under pressure Enthusiastic, determined and ability to work on own initiative Flexible approach to work and duties Safety conscious, attention to detail and strong work ethic 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)