Job summary
The post holder will provide comprehensive operational support across Hotel Services. The post holder is required to undertake Portering, Transport duties, Catering, Domestic and Linen duties as directed by the Hotel Services Supervisor in accordance with specification standards and Health & Safety legislation. Duties will include working in chilled & freezer units.
Main duties of the job
Main duties the post holder will undertake:
Portering:- Collection, transportation and delivery of equipment, linen, stores, waste, gases and catering supplies etc.
Transport:- Travelling between Health Board sites to carry out duties as required.
Catering:- Preparation and regeneration of meals and snacks for patients and staff working. Working in a chilled and freezer environment managing stock and supplies for patient feeding.
Cleaning duties as required by the department.
Linen:- Collection of dirty and delivery of clean linen as required. Responsible for distribution and putting away patient clothing. Curtain changing as required.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 (Catering/Customer Services/Cleaning) or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Or Undertake a period of Induction to include Basic Food Hygiene COSH Manual handling
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as related to Domestic/Catering /Linen Services e.g. Food Hygiene, COSHH regulations
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of Manual Handling principles & techniques
- Understanding of cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment
- Understanding of Linen Services processes and procedures
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
- Organisational and communication skills to converse with a range of people
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Ability to use technology to update information e.g. iPad or Desktop etc
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 (Catering/Customer Services/Cleaning) or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Or Undertake a period of Induction to include Basic Food Hygiene COSH Manual handling
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as related to Domestic/Catering /Linen Services e.g. Food Hygiene, COSHH regulations
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of Manual Handling principles & techniques
- Understanding of cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment
- Understanding of Linen Services processes and procedures
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
- Organisational and communication skills to converse with a range of people
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Ability to use technology to update information e.g. iPad or Desktop etc
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
