Catering Assistant
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Catering Assistant, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7.30am - 15:00 (30 minute unpaid break), Shift pattern may be subject to change.
An opportunity has arisen for individuals to apply for the above position at St Mary's Hospital, Kettering. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation, delivery and service of the food and beverage items for the Caf, including making sandwiches and salads and food preparation, serving customers, cash handling and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high-quality domestic service in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring policies are adhered to.
- To undertake all cleaning tasks by following cleaning specifications, using the appropriate equipment and materials.
- Carry out floor maintenance i.e. mopping & display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary. Shampoo carpets and corridor mats.
- Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
- Use all chemicals/cleaning agents & machinery in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection clean as required by infection control procedure.
- To always store equipment and cleaning chemicals under lock and key and ensure COSHH regulations are adhered to within the working area.
- To observe the colour coded cleaning system used within the Trust.
- Wear protective clothing/uniform as supplied by the Trust, maintaining a tidy appearance.
- To report accidents and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.
- To undertake and complete Trust mandatory and role specific training.
- This is a physically demanding role which requires pushing and pulling daily to carry out the range of duties required.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Date posted
16 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
270-TF011-CORP
Job locations
St Marys Hospital
London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
St Marys Hospital
London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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