Senior Catering Assistant

7 months ago

Stafford, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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.

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.

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 progression

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

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

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary 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 rates

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.

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 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 o

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