Kitchen Porter

1 month ago

Chertsey, United Kingdom Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Maintain excellent cleaning standards within all working areas following set specifications and cleaning schedules whilst complying with COSH data and training

Ensure that crockery & cutlery are cleaned, maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and safely stored to prevent unnecessary breakage

Main duties of the job

Keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitized, arrange equipment and ingredient deliveries

When operating in the kitchen follow guidance from Supervisor or Chef in the provision of producing hot and cold foods either from producing food items sandwiches, wraps and baguettes or heating chilled items.

Ensure that crockery & cutlery are cleaned, maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and safely stored to prevent unnecessary breakage.

Carry out heavy duty cleaning of equipment in the kitchen to the standards specified in the cleaning schedule and as directed by the Chef or Manager

Temperature records: check/record dishwasher as per the HACCP and report to the supervisor any shortfalls

To report all maintenance issues and hazards to your Supervisor

To ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment.

To ensure the catering areas are clean and kept tidy and presentable at all times.

To empty and dispose of all waste in accordance with the Trusts Waste Policies.

To comply with departmental & Trust personal hygiene policy/procedures at all times including the wearing of the correct uniform as provided by the Trust

To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.

Stock control: receive in deliveries and check if all the items are in date and stock rotated (First in, first out.).

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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