Job overview
We are looking to recruit flexible staff on a bank contract.
The post holder will have previous experience of cleaning to a high standard, take pride in their work and have knowledge of food hygiene principles.
The Catering Department at University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides food and beverages to patients at both our St. Richards and Worthing Sites.
As a whole department we have front of house staff who work at ward level interacting with the patients, as well as the back of house staff who produce, assemble and deliver food to ward level.
You will be working within the kitchen production team which produce and supply ambient, chilled and cook frozen meals to patients at both Worthing and St. Richards Hospitals.
The CPU at St. Richards is the main production kitchen where food is produced, stored and distributed.
As part of this team, you will be supported by chefs, general assistants, stores persons and management to ensure the kitchen is maintained to a high standard at all times.
The staff are hardworking, friendly, work as a team and will support one another.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
As a general assistant your role will involve cleaning within a large production kitchen as well as packing and delivering food orders for ward level.
The role requires a level of manual dexterity, ability to push trolleys to and from ward level as well as other manual handling activities.
You will be working in a chilled/ frozen environment, picking and packing foodstuff to order, and delivering to ward level.
The post holder will have knowledge of health and safety within a kitchen environment and be familiar with good food hygiene practices.
Working for our organisation
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a general assistant/ kitchen porter you will work under the supervision and guidance of the chefs as well as your team leader.
Main duties include:
1. Cleaning
2. Packing chilled and frozen foods to order.
3. Stock rotation
4. Lidding and labelling foods
5. Decanting frozen foods such as vegetables.
6. Moving meal trolleys to ward level and loading the regeneration oven.
7. Preparation of chilled foods.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Experience of cleaning to a high standard
Desirable criteria
9. Experience working in a busy kitchen environment
Qualifications
Essential criteria
10. Good standard of English literacy and numeracy skills and able to follow instructions both verbally and written
Communication
Essential criteria
11. Able to take instruction and direction
12. Teamplayer
Desirable criteria
13. Customer service
Analytical
Essential criteria
14. Able to complete paperwork ie cleaning rota
Planning and Organisational
Essential criteria
15. Adaptable, able to be flexible to service needs
16. Can work to timescales
Patient 1st
Essential criteria
17. Demonstrates Patient First Principles
physical
Essential criteria
18. manual handling
19. physical tasks eg: long periods of standing
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
21. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications