Job overview
We are offering a Full time contract to join our catering team as a catering porter.
As the kitchen porter you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the catering department, assisting in the basic preparation of meals for the patients as part of a team.
As a centre of excellence, you will have to demonstrate a good spirit of team work and excellent communication skills with staff of every level.
You should be able to organise and prioritise your workload against a high level of throughput.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible to create a safe, clean and healthy catering service for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with local and national health and safety and food hygiene legislation, the Catering Department Food Safety and Hygiene Manual and PLACE requirements.
You will ensure compliance with set local operating procedures and accurate documentation of daily tasks which might vary on a day to day basis.
Work closely with the chefs to assist in carrying out of daily tasks including food preparation and in other areas of the kitchen which will include the staff restaurant.
To work as a team to keep the kitchen area clean and using
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Good level of General education
2. Ability to speak, read and write at basic level English
Desirable criteria
3. Level 2 award in food safety. Manual handling qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Sound Employment History
Desirable criteria
5. Previous experience of working in a similar catering environment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
6. Good level of literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
7. Understanding COSHH, Equal opportunities, Diversity
Skills
Essential criteria
8. Team work
Desirable criteria
9. Good relationship with colleagues
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
10. Acceptable attendance to work
Desirable criteria
11. Self-motivated and pride in personal performance and appearance