University Hospitals of North Midlands is seeking a Facilities Catering Support Assistant at County Hospital Stafford. The successful candidate will work with an experienced team to deliver fresh food to patients and visitors.
The role involves cleaning equipment in the main kitchen, presenting and serving meals to patients, and supporting restaurant meal services. The individual must be adaptable, hardworking, and self-motivated to meet team and operational goals.
Main Duties
The key responsibilities include:
* Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas
* Preparing and serving meals to patients, staff, and visitors in accordance with dietary requirements and health & safety standards
* Assisting with the preparation and organisation of food items, ensuring compliance with NHS guidelines
* Taking and recording meal orders from patients, considering any specific dietary needs
* Delivering food to wards in a timely manner, ensuring it is served at the correct temperature
* Managing and replenishing stock levels, ensuring that all food items are stored correctly
* Liaising with healthcare staff to ensure that patients' dietary requirements are met
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, serving around three million people. We have around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford.
We are committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, offering a range of options to help maintain a good work-life balance, including full-time, part-time hours, and bank hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Basic numeracy and literacy
Skills
* Ability to follow instruction, training, process, and procedure
* Understanding of COSHH and Cleaning Standards
Experience
* Experience working in a commercial catering/customer environment
* Experience working within an NHS catering environment
Please note that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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