Job summary
The Catering staff ensure that all food provided complies with Food Safety Regulations and meals are appetising and attractively served.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Facilities Department should the needs of the service demand it.
Main duties of the job
Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier
Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out
Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes
Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments
Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
Pack and check food orders for ward
Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock
Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times
Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccinations every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role
Basic food hygiene certificate
Basic HACCP certificate
Desirable
Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, diploma level (NVQ) relevant to the post
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS
Computer literate
Experience in food preparation and cooking
Manual handling experience
Valid driving licence
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level)
Ability to allocate work
Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products
