Job summary
We are looking for 8 Kitchen Assistants split between 2 wards.
Positions available are: 2 x 20 and 6 x 16hrs hours per week to work weekly rota this will include some weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
To provide a catering service to patients on the ward within Blossomwood.
Serving food, drinks and snacks whilst maintaining high standards of cleaning within the ward kitchens.
To ensure high standards of customer service and catering services. The completion of all relevant paperwork in line with Trust policies and procedures.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations.
To serve/ support patients to access breakfast, lunch and Dinner. To serve/ support patients to access drinks and snacks.
To ensure that kitchen and servery areas are cleaned
To record and audit to IPC requirements such as fridge temperature checks. Labelling food in fridges and removing out of date food. Stock checking and support environment co-ordinator.
Patients will be older adults in mental health services suffering with illness such as Depression, psychosis and dementia.
Please note this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations.
To serve/ support patients to access breakfast, lunch and Dinner. To serve/ support patients to access drinks and snacks.
To ensure that kitchen and servery areas are cleaned
To record and audit to IPC requirements such as fridge temperature checks. Labelling food in fridges and removing out of date food. Stock checking and support environment co-ordinator.
Patients will be older adults in mental health services suffering with illness such as Depression, psychosis and dementia.
Please note this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens
- Basic understanding of infection control
- Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
- Knowledge of manual handling
- Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures
- Basic Knowledge of food safety
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
Desirable
- Recognised, support services qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
Desirable
- Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment
- Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.
- Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
- Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens
- Basic understanding of infection control
- Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
- Knowledge of manual handling
- Knowlwedge of NHS policy and procedures
- Basic Knowledge of food safety
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
Desirable
- Recognised, support services qualification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
Desirable
- Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment
- Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.
- Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
- Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
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.
