Job summary The Catering staff ensure that all food provided complies with Food Safety Regulations and meals are appetising and attractively served.The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Facilities Department should the needs of the service demand it.
Main duties of the job 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 About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progressionExcellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leaveExtensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more.
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Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role Basic food hygiene certificate Basic HACCP certificate Desirable Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, diploma level (NVQ) relevant to the post EXPERIENCE Essential Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Computer literate Experience in food preparation and cooking Manual handling experience Valid driving licence SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level) Ability to allocate work Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products