Job Description

Bank Senior Catering Assistant



Hours are 10:00 - 17:30 up to 5 days a week



St Georges hospital Stafford



Join the Trust Bank for flexible working



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The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these.



Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier



Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out



Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes



Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments



Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally



Pack and check food orders for ward



Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock



Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times



Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders



By joining Team MPUFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;



Excellent NHS Pension scheme



Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave



Options for flexible working



Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources



If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients



Salary sacrifice bikes up to 2k



Free car parking at all trust sites



Free flu vaccinations every year



Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to 250 (if the criteria is met)



And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier



Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out



Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes



Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments



Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally



Pack and check food orders for ward



Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock



Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times



Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders



The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these



Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.



Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs.

Food Control:

Receive and document the receipt of food deliveries - ensuring that good food hygiene practices and procedures are followed, i.e. recording of temperatures



Record temperatures for refrigerators and freezers



Undertake audits relevant to role

Kitchen Duties:

Account for materials used and to account for the return of equipment borrowed



Remove waste stuff from the kitchen area



Wash up and to operate the dishwashing machine as required



Prepare the food service areas at the beginning of the day and clear down areas after food service



Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, food preparation areas and Bistro areas

Food Service:

Serve meals to service users/customers and staff - in line with current procedures; this may include portion control and charging correct prices for items



Stock and clean vendors as required



Transport food stuffs around the site as required



Take payment for food if applicable - for example public restaurants



Ensure that dining areas/restaurants/wards are set, prepared and clean ready for the beginning of food service



Assist in the service and presentation of food in the dining areas and patient service as required



Exercise good portion control

Policies and Procedures:

Knowledge of catering, food hygiene, HACCP and food allergen procedures as required (in line with job role)



Report items of food stuff considered to be unsuitable for use to a senior hotel support worker or supervisor



Ensure required documentation of completed, temperature controls, patient numbers, waste forms, following all NHS policies



Responsible for practicing good food hygiene in regard to all aspects of the working of a catering department and including the maintenance of a good standard of personal hygiene

Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive):

Judgement will need to be exercised on efficient use of the catering equipment, trolleys, etc.

Decisions and judgements:

The post holder does not have any responsibility for staff



The post holder will be guided by standard operating procedures and operate within health hygiene, food preparation and cooking procedures



The post holder will work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for reference



The post holder will follow policies in own role and may be required to comment, but has no responsibility for service development

Communication and relationships:

Provide information and advice to new starters, apprentices, trainees, work colleagues, managers, contractors (in line with the level of role, training and experience)



Demonstrate their own activities and provide guidance to new starters



The post holder will provide general non-clinical advice, guidance, or ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives or carers. Communication may be oral, in writing or electronically



Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances is rare

Physical demands of the job:

The post holder will be required to use equipment essential to the role, e.g. catering trolleys



Physical effort required for the role will be frequently moderate for several short periods during a shift



The post holder will encounter some exposure to hazards during the working shift



Account for materials used and to account for the return of equipment borrowed



Remove waste stuff from the kitchen area



Wash up and to operate the dishwashing machine as required



Prepare the food service areas at the beginning of the day and clear down areas after food service



Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, food preparation areas and Bistro areas



Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs.Frequ



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier



Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out



Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes



Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments



Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally



Pack and check food orders for ward



Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock



Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times



Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders



The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these.



Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.

Food Control:

Receive and document the receipt of food deliveries - ensuring that good food hygiene practices and procedures are followed, i.e. recording of temperatures



Record temperatures for refrigerators and freezers



Undertake audits relevant to role

Kitchen Duties:

Food Preparation:

Assist in preparing, cooking and dispatch dishes according to a planned menu, using standardised recipes and cooking at the prescribed times



Assist in preparation and cooking of imaginative, healthy, cost effective staff and hospitality menus



Assist with preparing, cooking and service of food associated with special diets and special functions



Ensure a good standard of quality and quantity control in the preparation of meals



Use physical skills obtained through practice to prepare and cook food

Food Service:

Serve meals to service users/customers and staff - in line with current procedures; this may include portion control and charging correct prices for items



Stock and clean vendors as required



Transport food stuffs around the site as required



Take payment for food if applicable - for example public restaurants



Ensure that dining areas/restaurants/wards are set, prepared and clean ready for the beginning of food service



Assist in the service and presentation of food in the dining areas and patient service as required



Exercise good portion control

Policies and Procedures:

Knowledge of catering, food hygiene, HACCP and food allergen procedures as required (in line with job role)



Report items of food stuff considered to be unsuitable for use to a senior hotel support worker or supervisor



Ensure required documentation of completed, temperature controls, patient numbers, waste forms, following all NHS policies



Responsible for practicing good food hygiene in regard to all aspects of the working of a catering department and including the maintenance of a good standard of personal hygiene

Other:

Assist the supervisor on a day to day basis



Assist in the induction and training of other employees



Comment on departmental policies and procedures



Work in catering team, assisting with training and guidance as required



Complete own timesheets



Assist with quality assurance spot checks



Ensure at the end of each day/week that all required records are up to date, i.e. water flushing, temperature charts, cleaning schedules and forward to supervisor as required



Respond to tasks that may arise in an emergency and times of staff shortage



Flexible working within a team



Take a personal duty of care for all equipment that is used on a day to day basis as part of the role



Report any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate person

Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive):

Judgement will need to be exercised on efficient use of the catering equipment, trolleys, etc.

Decisions and judgements:

The post holder does not have any responsibility for staff



The post holder will be guided by standard operating procedures and operate within health hygiene, food preparation and cooking procedures



The post holder will work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for reference



The post holder will follow policies in own role and may be required to comment, but has no responsibility for service development

Communication and relationships:

Provide information and advice to new starters, apprentices, trainees, work colleagues, managers, contractors (in line with the level of role, training and experience)



Demonstrate their own activities and provide guidance to new starters



The post holder will provide general non-clinical advice, guidance, or ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives or carers. Communication may be oral, in writing or electronically



Exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances is rare

Physical demands of the job:

The post holder will be required to use equipment essential to the role, e.g. catering trolleys



Physical effort required for the role will be frequently moderate for several short periods during a shift



Frequent concentration is required when cooking or using machinery