We are looking for a Catering Assistant / Caterer / Ward Host to start in Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Norwich
Job Role: Catering Assistant / Caterer / Ward Host / Housekeeper / Picker & Packer
Location: Norwich, NR4 7UY
Pay: 11.44 PH - Monday to Friday (first 12 weeks)
Pay: 11.45 PH - Monday to Friday (after 12 weeks)
Pay: 16.14 PH - Saturday (after 12 weeks)
Pay: 20.95 PH - Sunday (after 12 weeks)
Duration: Long-Term Shifts:
06.30am - 14.30pm Monday - Friday
15.00pm - 20.30pm Monday - Friday
16.00pm - 20.00pm Monday - Friday
07.00am - 19.00pm 4 on / 4 off
06.30am - 14.30pm Saturday & Sunday
15.00pm - 20.30pm Saturday & Sunday
16.00pm - 20.00pm Saturday & Sunday
Job Description: Catering Assistant / Caterer / Ward Host
- To ensure that patients are provided with appropriate meals, snacks, and beverages at the agreed intervals throughout the day.
- Taking food orders using the tablet electronic ordering system (Saffron) at the agreed time for lunch and supper each day.
- Maintain bedside menus in good condition and cleaned daily.
- To maintain the suite of special and therapeutic menus and present them to patients who require them.
- To prepare hot/cold beverages including load appropriate trolley/equipment and ensure that all beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.
- Load regeneration ovens as necessary and monitor and record food temperatures.
- To ensure that at the end of every meal and beverage service that all cutlery, crockery, and condiments are removed from the patient areas.
- To wash utensils used in the preparation, regeneration, and serving of food and beverages including the cutlery, trays, and crockery used for patients.
- To ensure the ward kitchen hygiene standards are maintained.
- To monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures daily in accordance with food safety regulations and report problems as appropriate.
- To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh drinking water, 2 water jug changes per day, including ad hoc top-ups.
- To maintain food safety and hygiene standards in your place of work and apply the food safety procedures applicable in your work area.
- Demonstrate high standards of courteous interaction with patients and Trust staff to optimise patient food and beverage consumption.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in line with the client and Trust Health and Safety, Quality, policies, and procedures and all documentation and work records are completed accurately.
- Undertake any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by your Team Leader / Supervisor / Manager and within the scope of skill and capability.
Job Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
- DBS (Standard)
If interested, please contact Workforce Resourcing on (phone number removed)