Housekeeping Assisant/Kitchen Porter

Job description

Job responsibilities

Kitchen Porter/Housekeeping Assistant

Location: Maidstone

Available Shifts : Variety of shifts covering days, nights and weekends working shifts between 6.30am to 7.15pm

Salary: £11.60 per hour

Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking and Holiday Pay

Do you have experience working as part of a Guest Services Team, working as a Housekeeping or a Kitchen Porter and enjoys being active in their work, with attention to detail ensuring the hospital is kept clean every day for our patients.  You will able to work well both as an individual and as part of a team.  

Whilst working as a Kitchen Porter you will assist in the supply and provision of an exceptional food service to our patients and staff, you will also be required to complete a variety of tasks to support the team including assisting the chef’s, cleaning of kitchen and dining areas and washing equipment and cutlery.  As a Housekeeping Assistant you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, communal areas and offices.  

Role Responsibilities include:

• To clean and wash all kitchen and service items in an efficient manor with high attention to detail and in line with company and COSHH standards
• Assist the chef’s in the preparation of food as requested adhering to food hygiene regulations
• Keep the kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy at all times
• Be completely customer focused, working together with the team to provide an efficient and effective service.
• To provide a high-quality housekeeping service to all areas including patient rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring that excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene are both achieved and maintained.
• Support the housekeeping team in delivering of excellent patient service across all areas and departments of the hospital.
• To work within infection control guidelines at all times when working within clinical areas of the hospital

Person Specification:

• Have previous housekeeping / cleaning experience within a similar environment
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be experienced working within a food service role providing exceptional customer service
• Possess a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undergo this training
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Have knowledge of COSHH and its application.
• Work well both on their own initiative and as part of a team

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have previous housekeeping / cleaning experience within a similar environment
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be experienced working within a food service role providing exceptional customer service
• Possess a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undergo this training
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Have knowledge of COSHH and its application.
• Work well both on their own initiative and as part of a team

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

KIMS Hospital

Address

Weavering

Maidstone

KIMS Hospital

Kent

ME14 5FT

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)