Job summary
We have part time vacancies available in the Catering Department.
To work as a member of the Catering team and ensure that the provision of Catering Services to patients, visitors and staff is of the highest standard and quality.To ensure that Food Hygiene standards are adhered to and all necessary statutory requirements are met at all times
Main duties of the job
Ensure observance of Food Hygiene Legislation, Health and Safety Regulations and safe practices and procedures generally.To maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene as set out in the departmental Catering Policy and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Policy.To understand and practice good food hygiene practices in accordance with food hygiene regulations. To assist in Food preparation and the service of both patient's, staff and visitors in both kitchen and retail outlets.Acting courteously and, ensuring all meals reach the Trust's standards of service and presentation within both patient and retail services. To correctly dispose of all waste streams e.g. food, cardboard, etc. following the instructions given by Supervisors/ Lead Chef regarding storage or disposal. Ensuring all crockery is clean and checked to the standards as determined by the policy and standards.To work within the retail units as and when required.The safe distribution of patient meals, meeting time deadlines to provide protected mealtimes. To undertake the picking of meals from frozen storage for patient's lunches and evening meals in relation to the cook/freeze patient meal service and Loading the picked meals into the Burlodge regeneration trollies, and monitoring cooking temperatures throughout the cooking cycle
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support, maintain and encourage effective communication, and confidentiality of information.Carry out work in compliance with agreed Health and Safety standards. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines for self-others, taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care. Ensure a healthy, safe, and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation, and reporting any concerns. Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in KSF/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning. Mentor new members of staff, ensuring they meet the standards required by the Trust for the service we deliver.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support, maintain and encourage effective communication, and confidentiality of information.Carry out work in compliance with agreed Health and Safety standards. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines for self-others, taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care. Ensure a healthy, safe, and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation, and reporting any concerns. Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in KSF/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning. Mentor new members of staff, ensuring they meet the standards required by the Trust for the service we deliver.
Person Specification
Qualifications Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a large-scale Catering Department Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Food Safety Awareness level 2 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Infection Control
Skills
Essential
- To work as part of a team, have the ability in time to work unsupervised and continue to personally develop themselves
Desirable
- Experience of working within a team
Values
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety. Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes. Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model. Must be willing to take personal responsibility. Must have the courage to speak up. Must value and appreciate the worth of others
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Reasonable adjustments will be made under the Disability Discrimination Act
Essential
- Good attendance record Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a large-scale Catering Department Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Food Safety Awareness level 2 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Infection Control
Skills
Essential
- To work as part of a team, have the ability in time to work unsupervised and continue to personally develop themselves
Desirable
- Experience of working within a team
Values
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety. Recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes. Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model. Must be willing to take personal responsibility. Must have the courage to speak up. Must value and appreciate the worth of others
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Reasonable adjustments will be made under the Disability Discrimination Act
Essential
- Good attendance record Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
