Ward Caterer

Job summary

We have an opportunity for an individual to join our catering team on permanent contract working part time hours in the catering teamto provide ward based catering services to our patients.

As a ward cater you will be required to provide the patient meal service and beverage services at ward level therefore, we are looking for an individual who is polite, courteous and helpful to our patients and staff.

It is important you comply with all HACCP food safety requirements and legislation and will work as part of the ward based team, ensuring a high quality food service and presentation of meals including breakfast, lunch and supper services.

You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient food and beverage services in accordance with the NPSA Nutritional Guidelines andexpected to comply with all Trust Infection Control policies and conduct him/her self at all times in a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trust's objectives and priorities. The Trust's success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation.
• Understand the Trust's key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place.
• Understand level one Equality and Diversity.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
• To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations.
• To attend specified shifts as required.
• Promote an effective team ethos.
• To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback.
• Fully engage in the annual review process.
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy.
• To use all PPE as required.
• Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers.
• To value and treat your team members equally and with respect.
• To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience

About us

At Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, our success starts with you. The Catering Department is seeking motivated team members to assist in the provision of our patient meal service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the first successful integrated care Foundation trusts in the UK with a reputation and a tradition of innovation which prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

Care to join us?