Job summary
Posts available 1 x 30 hours per week, 4 shifts per week on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays.
The post holder is a member of the Facilities Team based
in Housekeeping and Domestic Services and will be responsible for carrying out
catering and cleaning duties based at The Poplars, Hemsworth reporting to
Housekeeping and Domestic Supervisors and the Housekeeping Manager. The role requires flexibility in approach to
the duties.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over
reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged
and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to
progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,
please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the
minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements)set
by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this
reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role
at this moment in time.
Main duties of the job
The
main duties of the role will be to clean all areas following the National
Standards of Cleanliness, this includes signing off sheets to confirm the work
has been completed.
Serve
food, complete relevant paperwork which include food temperature checks.
Prepare
small amounts of food from the freezer.
You
will be able to work as a team and be able to prioritise your workload.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
a high standard of catering and general housekeeping duties within a mental
health inpatient environment. Duties will be carried out in line with national
standards of cleanliness, infection prevention & control and food safety.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Catering duties
Provide a full meal and snack service to
the service users on the wards
a.
Receive
and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
b.
Prepare
and pack menu items for service users to the required standard, in line with
the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety policies &
procedures.
c.
Regenerate/prepare
and serve meals and sundry items of food adhering to food distribution
timescales and in line with the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health &
Safety policies & procedures.
d.
Wash
all items, including all tableware used, following each meal service
e.
Ensure
the unit catering department is maintained to high standards of cleanliness at
all times in line with the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety
policies & procedures.
f.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering and dietitians) to ensure
service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements,
allergy status and care plans.
g.
Collate
and input data required for the ordering of special diets onto the catering
department food sheets.
h.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
i.
Maintain
accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in
accordance with Trust policy.
j.
Prepare
for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.
For full job description please see attached information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
a high standard of catering and general housekeeping duties within a mental
health inpatient environment. Duties will be carried out in line with national
standards of cleanliness, infection prevention & control and food safety.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Catering duties
Provide a full meal and snack service to
the service users on the wards
a.
Receive
and store all food in accordance with set standards and Trust policy.
b.
Prepare
and pack menu items for service users to the required standard, in line with
the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety policies &
procedures.
c.
Regenerate/prepare
and serve meals and sundry items of food adhering to food distribution
timescales and in line with the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health &
Safety policies & procedures.
d.
Wash
all items, including all tableware used, following each meal service
e.
Ensure
the unit catering department is maintained to high standards of cleanliness at
all times in line with the Trusts Food Safety, HACCP and Health & Safety
policies & procedures.
f.
Communicate
with multidisciplinary teams (nursing staff, catering and dietitians) to ensure
service users receive special diets in accordance with nutritional requirements,
allergy status and care plans.
g.
Collate
and input data required for the ordering of special diets onto the catering
department food sheets.
h.
Liaise
and communicate any menu changes and answer any queries relating to menu
changes with service users and nursing staff.
i.
Maintain
accurate records in relation to food storage and regeneration of food in
accordance with Trust policy.
j.
Prepare
for meal times ensuring menus are displayed in accordance with set standards.
For full job description please see attached information.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
- Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
- Positive can do attitude
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety awareness
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
- Caring, friendly attitude.
- Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT)
- Basic literacy and numeric skills
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with service users, work colleagues and visitors in a courteous and sensitive manner
- Ability to work without immediate supervision, being able to prioritise, and use own initiative
- Positive can do attitude
Desirable
- Basic Health & Safety awareness
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Smart appearance
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working patterns, change and unpredictable environments
- Caring, friendly attitude.
- Ability to deliver high standards of work at all times
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months * (can be obtained through SWYPFT)
- Basic literacy and numeric skills
Training
Essential
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training commensurate to the job role
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a demanding work environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an industrial cleaning and/or catering environment
- Experience within a customer care/or a patient focused environment
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.
