Catering Assistant

An exciting bank opportunity has become available within our Catering team

Musgrove Park Hospital are in need of General Catering Assistant/Kitchen Porters to work as part of a large team to maintain a clean safe working environment and to assist in the transportation of patient meals and provisions to wards and departments.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative, also to be able to follow instructions and possess good communication skills.

You will be required to comply with the Catering Code of Conduct throughout your employment. A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but full training will be given.
- Specific duties will be discussed at interview to meet service requirement.
- To assist in the efficient operation of the Catering Service for patients and the provision of all other meals throughout the hospital. The service is a 7-day operation shifts vary between 6.00am and 6.00pm.
- The post holder will be directed by the Catering Supervisor or Catering Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service.
- The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included - Follow our HACCP and record on the Kelsius system. Examples of areas cleaned are storerooms, fridges, freezers, and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, kitchens and sanitary areas.
- The post holder will be required to report faults on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules.
- Participate in training as directed by the Catering Supervisor or Catering Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, Infection Control, Food Hygiene, Allergen Awareness and Data Security.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

Communication and Key Working Relationships

Be able to communicate and work alongside various staff across the trust
- Clinical Staff
- Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Facilities Lead
- Ward Team
- Clients / Patients
- Visitors
- Professional staf

Planning and Organisation

Reporting to the Manager /Supervisor on arrival to be given instruction of the work to be carried out. Able to follow set plans that have been agreed through conversations with colleagues.

Analytics

Ability to work with digital devices to record facilities stock

Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility

It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act and under specific, local or departmental Health and Safety Policies.

Any matters of a confidential nature, including particular information relating to patients, their treatment and diagnosis, individual staff records, details of contract prices and terms must under no circumstances be divulged or made available to any unauthorised persons. It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of their obligations in respect of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management

None, but working as a team to complete the daily task.

Information Resources & Administrative Duties

Access and complete job sheets / reports as required