Catering Assistant - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom - Havens Hospices

Havens Hospices

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To be responsible in an assisting role for the provision of a high quality, nutritional catering service for patients, visitors, volunteers and staff within budgetary constraints.

To help prepare and serve appetising meals to patients visitors, staff and volunteers.

Embrace the 'making every day count' ethos of the charity by adhering to ad hoc catering requests of patients and their families where possible.

To work in a team, motivate and support the cook in the preparation and service of meals and the running of the catering services.
To work across the Havens Hospice sites as required. Whilst this mainly will be planned in advance this may include ad hoc short notice changes i.e. through staff sickness, absence or a service led need.
To assist the cook in their role which entails the provision of a high quality, nutritional catering service for patients, visitors, volunteers and staff within budgetary constraints.
To prepare sandwiches and snacks, light lunches and suppers for patients' visitors, staff and volunteers.
Preparing vegetables, salads and sandwich fillings for the daily menu and prepacked/out of hour service.
To help maintain a clean working environment which includes washing up and completing daily cleaning tasks.
To accept deliveries and replenish stock.
Embrace the 'making everyday count' ethos of the charity by adhering to ad hoc catering requests of patients and their families where possible and within the catering assistant role.
Check and replenishing goods in date, recording of fridge/freezer temperatures.
To work effectively and responsibly following given instructions.
Control wastage and records / reports all wastage
Dishes are to specification with no over portioning
Ensure all stock is secure.
Be responsible of the cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen and all associated areas to the required standards by adhering to cleaning rosters.
Ensure all meals are prepared according to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and food health and hygiene systems recording all evidence as required in line with the Environmental Health and Healthcare Commission.

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions.

Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories.

Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

To work with volunteers and ensure all work is performed safely and hygienically, in accordance with Health & Safety and Hygiene standards.
To foster a 'can do' culture by actively seeking solutions to problems
To foster a good working relationship with all Trustees, Executive and department staff with whom the job interacts.
To be responsible for conforming to the policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook, including health & safety requirements and attending courses as directed
To be prepared to develop skills and competencies that are required to meet the demands of the role as it evolves over time period.
To always conduct yourself in a professional manner.
To carry out all aspects of your role positively and with enthusiasm.
Promote the philosophy of hospice and palliative care through demonstration of the mission and values.
Participate in appropriate internal and external educational programmes to ensure continued professional development and accurate and up to date knowledge.
Participate in annual clinical supervision and appraisal.
Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety and other organisational policies and procedures.
To act in a manner that safeguards the interests of beneficiaries and upholds public trust and confidence in the hospice.
Comply with Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR requirements in all working practices maintaining confidentiality, integrity, availability, accuracy, currency, and security of information as appropriate. Take personal responsibility for all personal data within own working environment.
Such other duties temporarily or on a continued basis, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.
Work to achieve our vision and values in respect of health and safety, inclusion, and the safeguarding of our people. Taking persona