Job Overview
We are looking for motivated individuals to join our catering team at Blossomwood Hospital to work in the Ward Kitchens supporting the daily lunch and tea food service to patients.
Previous experience of working within a Catering environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
We have one 13.5 hour part time position available to cover lunch and teatime food service seven days a week (including weekends and bank holidays).
Daily Shifts would be between 07:00am-18:30pm Shift pattern and rota will be discussed in more detail at interview.
We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs.
Main duties of the job
Serving patients food at Lunch and Tea mealtimes, ensuring all equipment, utensils, working surfaces and areas are kept clean and tidy using correct cleaning methods, equipment and chemicals within the Ward Dining Room.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Serving patients food at Lunch and Tea mealtimes, ensuring all equipment, utensils, working surfaces and areas are kept clean and tidy using correct cleaning methods, equipment and chemicals within the Ward Dining Room.
To support the Catering Department which provides high quality, safe and nutritious food for patients, staff and visitors. Specifically undertaking catering responsibilities as detailed in the Job Description following task schedules, method statements and procedures.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety.Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
Desirable criteria
Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens.Basic understanding of infection control.Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH.Knowledge of manual handling.Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures.Basic knowledge of Food Safety.An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values
Qualifications
Essential criteria
An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practicesLevel 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within 12 months of employment (site specific)Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.
Desirable criteria
Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification.
Skills
Essential criteria
Good communication skills.Basic numeracy and literacy skills.Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job.Flexible in managing own time and work duties.Ability to work alone and as part of a team.A good understanding of customer service i.e., caring, kind, able to hold a conversation with others
Desirable criteria
Performance focused with the ability to operate within agreed performance standards
Experience
Essential criteria
Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
Desirable criteria
Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environmentExperience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.Frequent requirement for standing for long periods
Conractual Requirements
Essential criteria
Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays.Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training.Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform).
Training
Essential Criteria
Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual siteAbility to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post