Job summary
Breakfast Host Role: We are looking for dedicated individuals to assist in the preparation of all patient breakfast services. You will ensure that all food is prepared safely and hygienically while working closely with the ward team to provide a high-quality service to patients at required times.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Main duties of the job
We have an established team providing a breakfast service for a large hospital population across 7 days. The successful candidate must have excellent people skills to support and guide the team. All aspects of Food Safety, Health and Safety, and Food Allergen Management will be part of the role, and full training will be provided to ensure our high standards are maintained.
We have approximately 25 wards serving patients - each large ward has its own dedicated breakfast ward host on duty from 07:00 to 10:30, working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis (17.5 hours per week).
All employees are expected to attend staff meetings and training sessions to ensure they are fully compliant with the needs of the service. There is also the opportunity to support the team with bank shifts that may include longer shifts.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
There will be a formal basic English and Maths test as part of the selection process.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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To assist patients to select their breakfast on a daily basis. Where necessary taking into account medical, special dietary requirements and religious needs in conjunction with medical staff.
To serve patient breakfasts including hot and cold beverages
To refresh the patient water jugs at the start of the day
To ensure patients have assistance with eating if required (e.g. food cut up, within easy reach etc.) and advise nursing staff of any areas of concern
To take full responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is a clean and hygienic environment (Inc., stock rotation, disposal of out of date food and ordering essential items etc.)
To deal with food and general waste generated by the service in the appropriate fashion
To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise, during the core working hours.
To complete all monitoring and reporting forms in relation to the provision of cateringPlease ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
There will be a formal basic English and Maths test as part of the selection process.
Apply Today! Be part of something bigger. Join the NHS and help us continue providing exceptional care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To assist patients to select their breakfast on a daily basis. Where necessary taking into account medical, special dietary requirements and religious needs in conjunction with medical staff.
To serve patient breakfasts including hot and cold beverages
To refresh the patient water jugs at the start of the day
To ensure patients have assistance with eating if required (e.g. food cut up, within easy reach etc.) and advise nursing staff of any areas of concern
To take full responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is a clean and hygienic environment (Inc., stock rotation, disposal of out of date food and ordering essential items etc.)
To deal with food and general waste generated by the service in the appropriate fashion
To co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise, during the core working hours.
To complete all monitoring and reporting forms in relation to the provision of cateringPlease ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
There will be a formal basic English and Maths test as part of the selection process.
Apply Today! Be part of something bigger. Join the NHS and help us continue providing exceptional care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standards of literacy
- Good general education
Desirable
- Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Good Knowledge of food safety /Kitchen
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Good command of the spoken English
- Good time keeping
- Organised and methodical
- Basic Numeracy
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Good Communicator
- Willingness to learn new skills
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in a service led and customer focused environment
- previous experience in a healthcare setting
Values
Essential
- Hard working energetic and enthusiastic.
- Adaptable and show initiative
- Courteous, polite , and helpful
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Promotes respect and dignity acknowledge the rights of others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standards of literacy
- Good general education
Desirable
- Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Good Knowledge of food safety /Kitchen
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Good command of the spoken English
- Good time keeping
- Organised and methodical
- Basic Numeracy
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Good Communicator
- Willingness to learn new skills
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in a service led and customer focused environment
- previous experience in a healthcare setting
Values
Essential
- Hard working energetic and enthusiastic.
- Adaptable and show initiative
- Courteous, polite , and helpful
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Promotes respect and dignity acknowledge the rights of others.
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.
