The role will include: Basic preparation of ingredients, salads, sandwiches, hot snacks, gravies, custard in a food safe manner Ward based processing of patient crockery, cutlery and food service utensils through mechanised dish wash machine Reconciling patient meal deliveries against meals ordered and inform the catering help desk of any shortages/inaccuracies Ensuring economical use of food/ingredients and minimisation of waste Meeting food service time-scale Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in designated work areas within documented cleaning schedules, as well as ad hoc cleaning duties Ensure high standards of food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (H.A.C.C.P) are achieved and maintained To work safely in accordance with Trust Health & Safety Policies Ensure accurate and complete records of core food temperatures, refrigerator temperatures and cleaning schedules are kept Competent in the completion of basic departmental forms and other relevant Trust documents Work towards the objectives agreed in the Annual Personal Development Review process Contribute to service improvement by evaluating own work and that of the team and making changes where appropriate Competent in understanding and working within the remit of the Trusts confidentiality policy Take responsibility for personal development and education and maintenance of a personal development plan