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Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Temporary Catering Assistant (Picking and Packing)

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Job summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, friendly person to join the Catering Team as a Catering Assistant.

Applicants will be required to carry out a variety of jobs including the following duties -

* Pick and Pack patient food into delivery trolleys.

* Receive patient food deliveries and decant onto shelving.

* Work in a chilled cold room.

* Basic food preparation.

* Cleaning equipment and work areas.

* Dealing with Housekeepers at food collection time including checking food issued.

* Issuing replacement patient food under supervision of the Chef.

* Organise food tasting.

* Taking food to the Restaurant from the Main Kitchen at lunch time.

Applicants will need to be able to work as part of a team or alone as required, have sound communication skills and a calm disposition.

We can offer 25 days annual leave, weekend and bank holiday enhancements when worked and membership of the NHS Pension scheme.

In line with Trust guidelines this post requires candidates to provide 5 years of employment and/or professional references.

Portsmouth Hospitals University 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.

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£6,297 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9192-25-0002

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 tomanagement.

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

7. Temperature recording of chilled and frozen food.

8. Lifting and storing of provisions.

9. Carryout mop washing duties.

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

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

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

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

14. Ad hoc basic food preparation as required.

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

16. 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.

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

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

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

20. timelines where applicable.

21. Undertake audits as necessary.

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

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

24. Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.

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

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

27. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

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

29. Demonstrate courteous behaviour.

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

31. 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 tomanagement.

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

7. Temperature recording of chilled and frozen food.

8. Lifting and storing of provisions.

9. Carryout mop washing duties.

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

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

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

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

14. Ad hoc basic food preparation as required.

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

16. 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.

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

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

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

20. timelines where applicable.

21. Undertake audits as necessary.

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

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

24. Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.

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

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

27. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

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

29. Demonstrate courteous behaviour.

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

31. 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's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Patient Services Food Manager

Shane Cobb

shane.cobb@equans.com

02392286733

Details

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£6,297 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9192-25-0002

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY


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