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Catering Assistant (Picking and Packing)

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen at the QA Hospital in Portsmouth for a Catering Assistant (Picking and Packing) working Monday to Friday 13:00-17:00. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, friendly person to join the Catering Team as a Catering Assistant to work in the main kitchen area of the Catering Department.

The post will involve working in a chilled environment, picking and packing of patient food and various catering and cleaning duties.

Applicants will need to be able to work in a team or alone as required, have sound communication, a friendly and calm disposition at all times and be able to organise the issuing of patient food to the housekeeping staff.

The post is monthly paid with a uniform and full training provided, other benefits include a generous allocation of annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to join the NHS Pension scheme.

IN LINE WITH TRUST GUIDELINES THIS POST REQUIRES CANDIDATES TO PROVIDE 3 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT AND/OR PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.

Please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk to apply online or for further information, please contact FM Services Office on 02392 286000 x 5336 between 9.00am and 3.00pm - Mon-Fri.

PHU NHS Trust have adopted a smoke-free policy. You are unable to smoke anywhere on the hospital site.

The Trust is committed to valuing the benefits of diversity in its staff and committed to equal opportunities.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for providing a high quality catering service in line with local operational procedures and work schedules
  • Communicate information relating to food service to users both verbally and by telephone
  • Organise own day to day work tasks or activities
  • Responsible for accepting food in line with department working instructions and using own initiative while complying with all food safety guidelines
  • Temperature recording of chilled and frozen food
  • Lifting and storing of provisions
  • To work in chilled area to allocate the patient food following the correct picking and packing process and adhering to food safety guidelines
  • Ad hoc basic food preparation as required
  • Please see full Job Description Attached

About us

Equans working in Partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

PHU NHS Trust was rated good by the CQC in its recent inspection. In July 2020 it became a university hospital, we will work to drive benefits for patients, colleagues by embedding research, education and training across the Trust.

The Trusts main hub is the QA Hospital, which started as a military hospital over a century ago. It is one of the largest, modern hospitals on the south coast, with 1,200 beds. It provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across SE Hampshire. With over 7,300 staff it is the largest employer in Portsmouth.

Being You @ PHU

Our patients are from all walks of life and so are we. If you share our values and enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£11,937 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9192-23-0008

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for providing a high - quality catering service In line with local operational procedures and work schedules.

2. Communicate information relating to food service to users both verbally and by telephone.

3. Notifying management and administration on any discrepancies from receipt to distribution of catering supplies.

4. Organise own day to day work tasks or activities.

5. Reporting details of faults and failures of equipment /fabric of the building to

6. management.

7. Responsible for accepting food in line with department working instructions and using own initiative while complying with all food safety guidelines.

8. Temperature recording of chilled and frozen food.

9. Lifting and storing of provisions.

10. Carryout mop washing duties.

11. To work in a chilled area to allocate the patient food following the correct picking and packing process and adhering to food safety guidelines.

12. Responsible for the allocation of patient food to the housekeepers supporting them in making sure they have enough food to complete the meal service.

13. Assist in the training of new or relief staff.

14. Manually and/or mechanically washing up of utensils.

15. Ad hoc basic food preparation as required.

16. Serving food while maintaining good portion control and presentation.

17. Ensure that the correct cleaning products are used within the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, alongside the use of personal protective equipment e.g. safety googles, gloves and aprons.

18. Report accidents, near misses or non-conformities to team leader or manager.

19. Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Household Waste.

20. Complete all cleaning schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given

21. timelines where applicable.

22. Undertake audits as necessary.

23. Responsible for the environmental cleaning of floors, work surfaces, dismantling and reassembling of equipment ready for next shift following department procedures.

24. Responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness including personal hygiene.

25. Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.

26. When necessary carryout relief cover for breaktimes, annual leave and sickness.

27. Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews.

28. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

29. Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.

30. Demonstrate courteous behaviour.

31. Workforce management responsible for swiping/logging in at the start and finish of the shift.

32. It is possible that on occasion the postholder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for providing a high - quality catering service In line with local operational procedures and work schedules.

2. Communicate information relating to food service to users both verbally and by telephone.

3. Notifying management and administration on any discrepancies from receipt to distribution of catering supplies.

4. Organise own day to day work tasks or activities.

5. Reporting details of faults and failures of equipment /fabric of the building to

6. management.

7. Responsible for accepting food in line with department working instructions and using own initiative while complying with all food safety guidelines.

8. Temperature recording of chilled and frozen food.

9. Lifting and storing of provisions.

10. Carryout mop washing duties.

11. To work in a chilled area to allocate the patient food following the correct picking and packing process and adhering to food safety guidelines.

12. Responsible for the allocation of patient food to the housekeepers supporting them in making sure they have enough food to complete the meal service.

13. Assist in the training of new or relief staff.

14. Manually and/or mechanically washing up of utensils.

15. Ad hoc basic food preparation as required.

16. Serving food while maintaining good portion control and presentation.

17. Ensure that the correct cleaning products are used within the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, alongside the use of personal protective equipment e.g. safety googles, gloves and aprons.

18. Report accidents, near misses or non-conformities to team leader or manager.

19. Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Household Waste.

20. Complete all cleaning schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given

21. timelines where applicable.

22. Undertake audits as necessary.

23. Responsible for the environmental cleaning of floors, work surfaces, dismantling and reassembling of equipment ready for next shift following department procedures.

24. Responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness including personal hygiene.

25. Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.

26. When necessary carryout relief cover for breaktimes, annual leave and sickness.

27. Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews.

28. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

29. Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.

30. Demonstrate courteous behaviour.

31. Workforce management responsible for swiping/logging in at the start and finish of the shift.

32. It is possible that on occasion the postholder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No necessary qualifications

Desirable

  • Would like catering experience but not essential.

Experience

Essential

  • No essential criteria

Desirable

  • Experience in working in catering
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No necessary qualifications

Desirable

  • Would like catering experience but not essential.

Experience

Essential

  • No essential criteria

Desirable

  • Experience in working in catering

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Employer details

Employer name

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

For questions about the job, contact:

Patient Services Food Manager

Shane Cobb

shane.cobb@equans.com

02392286000

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£11,937 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9192-23-0008

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY


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