- The post holder will work in the catering department to help prepare meals ready for patient meal times. Cooking of items is to a minimum as main meals, hot and cold desserts are pre prepared. In line with the Food Safety Act (Legislation) will require a certified qualification.
- To be aware of food allergens, at all times, when re-generating of food and when dealing with the patient / clients / staff.
- To maintain the principles of safe food preparation and storage at all times.
- Regenerate pre-prepared foods ensuring all foods for patients and staff meet the required standard using the cook / freeze method.
- Prepare salads, sandwiches and other basic food items.
- Exercise good portion control using specified standards.
- Follow instruction, guidance and work schedules given by the Hotel Services Team Leader or Assistant Head of Catering.
- Ensure all working areas are kept tidy, clean and in a hygienic condition, by undertaking daily cleaning duties using specified cleaning schedules.
- Assist with the ordering of provisions as and when requested.
- Receive, check and record weekly deliveries for quantity, quality and temperature where applicable.
- Ensure deliveries are checked in and stored ensuring stock rotational methods are followed at all times.
- Ensure all equipment is used and stored in a safe manner and kept in a clean condition and report any defects or failures to the Hotel Services Team Leader or Assistant Head of Catering.
- Work within the provision of Food Hygiene Regulation following departmental policies / procedures.
- Maintain all relevant records in compliance with the HACCP document to ensure due diligence.
- Ensure all requests for functions / buffets etc. are prepared and delivered in a professional manner.
- Ensure any vending machines are stocked as per agreed procedures.
- Record waste from vending machines.
- Record all Kitchen deliveries on the monitoring form as stated in HACCP.
- Inform nursing and housekeeping staff of any menu changes or dietary information or availability.
- Complete staff surveys or food audits.
- Concentration is needed when reading heating guidelines, checking of patients / clients dietary request taking into account any restrictions diabetes, allergy or special diets and textured.
- Complete probe calibration record sheets as directed by HACCP.
- Report any untoward incidents, accidents or complaints to the Facilities Team Leader, Sister in charge on shift, Matron. Person Specification
- Knowledge of allergies
- Knowledge of cleaning, food handling / hygiene COSHH procedures - cross infection
- Level 2 Food Hygiene/ or NVQ 2 equivalent
- Understanding Health & Safety in the workplace including infection control and moving and handling procedures
- Experience of catering / cleaning oin a commercial environment
- Previously worked in NHS
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use IT Skills
- Previous experience of using NHS online ordering
Facilities Catering Assistant - Bridgwater, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Facilities Catering Assistant.
The Catering Assistant will work closely with the Assistant Head of Catering,
Housekeepers and the facilities Team Leader.
Main duties of the job
To ensure Meals are provided for 16 Patients daily.
To Ensure the ward Pantry is stocked at all times.
To ensure weekly ordering of provisions.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
CATERING
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable