Job summary
Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses...
Exciting opportunities to join our welcoming Housekeeping team as a Cleaning and Catering Assistant.
We have two permanent positions available, each is 22.5 hours per week, to be worked on a flexible / rota basis.
You will be based at our Warwick hospice, however, you may be expected to travel to Coventry or Rugby on occasion.
We offer a wide range of
employee benefits including:
- Increased employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- Winter savings club
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Death in service benefit
- Dedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
- Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP access
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
- Enhanced menopause support
Main duties of the job
This is a varied role, rotating between kitchen and housekeeping activities.
As a Cleaning and Catering Assistant, you will:
- Prepare and serve meals to patients, visitors, staff members and volunteers
- Undertake laundry, cleaning and housekeeping activities
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety
About you
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Kitchen Assistant, Catering or Housekeeping experience
- Food safety and hygiene knowledge
- A willingness to undertake training
- The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
This role will involve a standard DBS check, because it involves interacting with patients.We will arrange and cover the cost of this check.
About us
At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 25 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals to patients as per instructions and training provided by Apetito and in line with Level 2 Food Hygiene training.
- To provide washing up and cleaning duties within the kitchen to ensure food safety, cleanliness, hygiene and COSHH standards are adhered to.
- To issue and retrieve menus to patients for meal choices.
- To ensure the dining room is regularly cleaned and tidied between use.
- To prepare hot and cold meals for staff and visitor lunches. The hot option will be prepared in the same way that patient hot meals are prepared.
- To assist with stocking of the vending machines when required.
- To serve patient meals on the Inpatient Unit in line with expected hygiene standards.
- Undertake regular checks and cleaning duties within the kitchen to ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained to a high level at all times.
- To undertake cleaning throughout all other areas of the hospice, including but not limited to: patient rooms; clinics; toilets; bathrooms; offices; reception; and communal areas.
- To undertake cleaning of clinical and patient areas to agreed standards, to include daily cleaning schedules and deep cleaning.
- To carry out 'periodic cleaning' tasks as per agreed schedule and when required.
- To comply with Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Infection Prevention & Control standards and requirements.
- To comply with Health and Safety legislation and be aware of the safe use guidance for all Housekeeping products in relation to COSHH and Infection Prevention & Control.
- To visually inspect Housekeeping and Laundry tools and equipment daily, so as to ensure operator safety. To report any defects to the Hospitality Team Leader or Line Manager.
- To ensure Housekeeping trolleys are replenished after use and that all equipment is cleaned or laundered after use.
- To undertake, as appropriate, laundry service, so as to ensure clean linen and supplies are available as required. To collect used linen for laundering from disposal areas.
- To ensure all linen cupboards are kept appropriately stocked at all times.
- To undertake other duties as required by the Hospitality Team Leader, Line Manager or Head of Facilities, to assist with the operational needs of the organisation.
- To demonstrate at all times the Myton values and behaviours.
- To provide ad-hoc cover at other Myton sites when required, e.g. due to absence within the team.
- To work constructively with colleagues and all stakeholders.
- To act as an ambassador for Myton at all times.
- To abide by all policies and procedures of The Myton Hospices.
- To participate in annual appraisals.
- To attend all applicable mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals to patients as per instructions and training provided by Apetito and in line with Level 2 Food Hygiene training.
- To provide washing up and cleaning duties within the kitchen to ensure food safety, cleanliness, hygiene and COSHH standards are adhered to.
- To issue and retrieve menus to patients for meal choices.
- To ensure the dining room is regularly cleaned and tidied between use.
- To prepare hot and cold meals for staff and visitor lunches. The hot option will be prepared in the same way that patient hot meals are prepared.
- To assist with stocking of the vending machines when required.
- To serve patient meals on the Inpatient Unit in line with expected hygiene standards.
- Undertake regular checks and cleaning duties within the kitchen to ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained to a high level at all times.
- To undertake cleaning throughout all other areas of the hospice, including but not limited to: patient rooms; clinics; toilets; bathrooms; offices; reception; and communal areas.
- To undertake cleaning of clinical and patient areas to agreed standards, to include daily cleaning schedules and deep cleaning.
- To carry out 'periodic cleaning' tasks as per agreed schedule and when required.
- To comply with Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Infection Prevention & Control standards and requirements.
- To comply with Health and Safety legislation and be aware of the safe use guidance for all Housekeeping products in relation to COSHH and Infection Prevention & Control.
- To visually inspect Housekeeping and Laundry tools and equipment daily, so as to ensure operator safety. To report any defects to the Hospitality Team Leader or Line Manager.
- To ensure Housekeeping trolleys are replenished after use and that all equipment is cleaned or laundered after use.
- To undertake, as appropriate, laundry service, so as to ensure clean linen and supplies are available as required. To collect used linen for laundering from disposal areas.
- To ensure all linen cupboards are kept appropriately stocked at all times.
- To undertake other duties as required by the Hospitality Team Leader, Line Manager or Head of Facilities, to assist with the operational needs of the organisation.
- To demonstrate at all times the Myton values and behaviours.
- To provide ad-hoc cover at other Myton sites when required, e.g. due to absence within the team.
- To work constructively with colleagues and all stakeholders.
- To act as an ambassador for Myton at all times.
- To abide by all policies and procedures of The Myton Hospices.
- To participate in annual appraisals.
- To attend all applicable mandatory training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ 1 or 2 in Housekeeping / Domestic Services or equivalent
- Formal educational qualifications including English
Experience
Essential
- Previous kitchen, catering or housekeeping experience
Desirable
- Kitchen, catering or housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment
Other
Essential
- Flexibility, e.g. with working shifts on a rota, working at other sites when required due to absences within the team, etc.
- The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of food safety and hygiene
- Able to work to a routine / follow a schedule
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills (in order to use e-learning for mandatory training; access key information, schedules and policies; read emails; request annual leave; etc.)
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ 1 or 2 in Housekeeping / Domestic Services or equivalent
- Formal educational qualifications including English
Experience
Essential
- Previous kitchen, catering or housekeeping experience
Desirable
- Kitchen, catering or housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment
Other
Essential
- Flexibility, e.g. with working shifts on a rota, working at other sites when required due to absences within the team, etc.
- The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of food safety and hygiene
- Able to work to a routine / follow a schedule
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills (in order to use e-learning for mandatory training; access key information, schedules and policies; read emails; request annual leave; etc.)
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control
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.
