Ward Foodservice Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6217375/430-CC2463A |
Summary
Ward food service assistant
Department: Catering – Patients
Band 2 £22,383 per annum Pro rata
We are looking to fill the following vacancies as part of our permanent team:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 07.30-15.00 21 hours per week
Monday to Friday 16.00-19.30 17.5-hour contract x 3 Positions
Saturday and Sunday 07.30-15.00 14-hour contract x 2 Positions Posts (weekend enhancements apply)
Saturday and Sunday 16.00-19.39 7-hour contract x 4 Positions. (Weekend enhancements apply)
Food is Medicine – Exciting New Opportunities at Milton Keynes Hospital
Be a part of a great positive team providing and helping patients recovery and serving our staff team..
Milton Keynes Hospital has invested in a new foodservice system with a new a la carte menu featuring 35 dishes and improving food choice and quality.
Part of the improvements was introducing a new ward based foodservice role, this person will take meal orders, serve meals, beverages, and snacks, they will be the link with the patient providing good food & beverages – helping the patients recovery.
We are looking for staff that have worked in customer service roles hospitality or retail who would like to make a real difference in our patients experience whilst in hospital. Don’t worry if you have not worked in a hospital before - Full training and induction will be given, special diets, food allergens, food hygiene and patient foodservice.
Interview date: 06/05/2024
Post holders will be responsible for foodservice for patients across Milton Keynes University Hospital sites in accordance with specified standards.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024