Job summary Housekeeper / Cook - The Nook Hospice, NR14 7PXFull Time hours per weekWorkingPattern: hours per week, 5 days over 7 working daysPermanent ContractSalary £23,000 per annumEnhanced Rates - Weekends, Evenings & Bank Holidays: + 30% Saturdays& Evenings + 60% Sundays& Bank Holiday Main duties of the job Are you: A team player and looking for a new challenge?
Do you have: Housekeeping and some catering experience?
The role: Working with a small team to ensure the hospice is kept clean and free from infection.
To ensure a quick turnaround of bedrooms at the end of a stay.
Wash, dry and iron all laundry used in the hospice including visiting families.
To help in the kitchen when required and on special occasions, cover shifts when the cook is on annual leaveor days off.
Ensuring that all COSHH regulations are adhered to.
About us Comprehensive range of benefits: Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices Pool car provided when working in the community NHS pension - continuation if already contributing Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme Wellbeing support & Employee Assistance Programme East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.We are extremely proud to say all three of our hospice services were rated OUTSTANDING when last inspected by the Care Quality Commission.
This fantastic achievement is due to the commitment and professionalism of our wonderfully dedicated employees and volunteers.At EACH we are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity.
We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, in particular from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds.EACH is proud to be Investors in People accredited.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary:To provide an efficient, cost effective Housekeeping and Catering service for The Nook Hospice.Housekeeping Responsibilities: Carry out cleaning duties as laid down in the Hospice cleaning schedule, and as instructed by the Facilities Site Manager or Care Service Manager.
Wash, dry and iron clothes, bed linen, towels and soft furnishings using the hospice laundry.
If required, to arrange specialist external cleaners for complex tasks.
Ensure that all cleaning materials are stored as directed Understand Regulations, and ensure that only the cleaning products listed are used.
Inform the Facilities Site Manager when stocks of cleaning materials are running low.
Liaise with the Facilities Site Manager to ensure that Department of Health guidelines on cleaning standards are adhered to.Catering Responsibilities: Prepare and serve foods when required, under the direction of the lead Cook adhering to guidelines and regulations with reference to food handling / hygiene and preparation.
This will include day-to-day meals within the hospice, sandwiches and other foods when required for special events.
You will be covering the kitchen and cooking the main meal in the Cooks absence, days off, annual leave and sickness.
Ensure specialised planned menus are adhered to.
Take responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, and ensuring that the cleaning schedule is adhered to.
Take responsibility for health and safety matters in the kitchen, and to comply with current food hygiene regulations.
Ensure that systems such as refrigerator temperature monitors, and food labelling are carried out at all times.
Supervise volunteers, if required.All duties are shared on a rota basis with other members of the Housekeeping/Catering team, providing 7 day cover.
Person Specification Experience Essential Experience as a Cleaner/housekeeper and Catering Assistant Qualifications Essential N/A Desirable Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Other Requirements Essential Full clean UK driving licence Own transport Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to prepare basic meals; Experience and ability to meet food hygiene requirements; Planning and organisational skills.
Personal Attributes Essential Self-motivating Ability to work independently High standard of communication and interpersonal skills Good team worker Flexible approach to working hours