Catering Support Worker (Swannery) | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £20,669 - £21,318 annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6200837/418-COR0837-JW |
Summary
As a member of the Support Services Directorate, to play an active role in the provision of high quality catering service, being responsive to the needs of the patients, visitors and staff through the delivery of excellent customer service at all times.
The Swannery is the main restaurant on site and serves homemade meals for breakfast, lunch and supper, with a wide selection of sandwiches, snacks, fruit and beverages available at all times.
To assist with basic food preparation; including baguettes, sandwiches, salads, beverages and other comparable tasks as directed by the Catering Manager. Also to serve customers with good polite customer service at all times to make the experience within the catering department enjoyable for the customer.
To be responsive to the needs of the patients, visitors and staff through the delivery of excellent customer service at all times.
To replenish and monitor stock items on the shelves and ensure that items are re-ordered in a timely manner.
To operate cash registers and control cash takings in accordance with Departmental Procedures.
To replenish vending machines as directed by the catering team, in a timely manner.
To participate in the daily cleaning of prescribed areas in accordance with the Departmental cleaning schedule.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
To assist with basic food preparation; including baguettes, sandwiches, salads, beverages and other comparable tasks as directed by the Catering Manager and Head Chef.
To be responsive to the needs of the patients, visitors and staff through the delivery of excellent customer service at all times.
To replenish and monitor stock items on the shelves and ensure that items are re-ordered in a timely manner.
To ensure that all vending machines are replenished to the requisite levels at the required intervals throughout the day.
To manage stock items through agreed systems of rotation, ensuring that all items are in date and stored in accordance with food storage regulations (HACCP).
Whilst replenishing vending machines, to undertake any necessary cleaning of the machines and perform routine checks to ensure that they are operating properly. Where faults are discovered, to report these directly to the Catering Manager.
To operate cash registers and control cash takings in accordance with Departmental Procedures.
To participate in the daily cleaning of prescribed areas in accordance with the Departmental cleaning schedule.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024