Senior Catering Assistant - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

The Catering staff ensure that all food provided complies with Food Safety Regulations and meals are appetising and attractively served.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Facilities Department should the needs of the service demand it.

Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier
Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out
Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes
Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments
Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
Pack and check food orders for ward
Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock
Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times
Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these.
Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.
Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccinations every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Receive and document the receipt of food deliveries ensuring that good food hygiene practices and procedures are followed, i.e. recording of temperatures
Record temperatures for refrigerators and freezers
Undertake audits relevant to role
Account for materials used and to account for the return of equipment borrowed
Remove waste stuff from the kitchen area
Wash up and to operate the dishwashing machine as required
Prepare the food service areas at the beginning of the day and clear down areas after food service
Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, food preparation areas and Bistro areas
Assist in preparing, cooking and dispatch dishes according to a planned menu, using standardised recipes and cooking at the prescribed times
Assist in preparation and cooking of imaginative, healthy, cost effective staff and hospitality menus
Assist with preparing, cooking and service of food associated with special diets and special functions
Ensure a good standard of quality and quantity control in the preparation of meals
Use physical skills obtained through practice to prepare and cook food
Serve meals to service users/customers and staff in line with current procedures; this may include portion control and charging correct prices for items
Stock and clean vendors as required
Transport food stuffs around the site as required
Take payment for food if applicable for example public restaurants
Ensure that dining areas/restaurants/wards are set, prepared and clean ready for the beginning of food service
Assist in the service and presentation of food in the dining areas and patient service as required
Exercise good portion control
Assist the supervisor on a day to day basis
Assist in the induction and training of other employees
Comment on departmental policies and procedures
Work in catering team, assisting with training and guidance as required
Complete own timesheets
Assist with quality assurance spot checks
Ensure at the end of each day/week that all required records are up to date, i.e. water flushing, temperature charts, cleaning schedules and forward to supervisor as required
Respond to tasks that may arise in an emergency and times of staff sho