Bank Facilities Assistant - Cleaning and Catering

Job overview

We are looking to recruit Bank Facilities Assistants and we have various shifts available, including weekends.

The bases we are looking to cover are: Salvington Lodge, Durrington Health Centre, and Liverpool Gardens. Plus, Arundel District Hospital.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and hard-working individuals to work as cleaning or catering assistants for our Facilities team .

Previous cleaning and catering experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please give FULL details of any relevant experience on your application form to assist us with the shortlisting process.

Please apply online via the NHS Jobs website.

Regular hours are not guaranteed, but shifts are available at multiple locations across Arundel and Worthing.

Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications and base your application on these, as they are used to score your application prior to a potential interview.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and invites applications from all sections of the community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or site:

To ensure strict adherence to all policies and procedures in relation to food hygiene, including HACCP, personal hygiene and cleaning down procedures.

Clean all surfaces using appropriate methods to remove dust and debris.

Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary.

Clean all hard floors and mop daily. Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.

Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.

Clean internal glass and ledges.

Clean all sanitary areas.

Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.

Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.

Clean furniture.

Replenish consumables – paper towels, soap, toilet rolls etc.

Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.

Ensure the correct storage of all items.

To issue and collate inpatient menus.

Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.

Collect, wash and return water jugs.

Collection and delivery of goods.

Use of electrical cleaning equipment.

Carry out the regeneration of prepared meals, preparation of salads and sandwiches, and any other food items as required.

To prepare and serve food and beverages as required.

To ensure security is maintained at all times.

Completion of departmental paperwork as required.

Assist with the service of patient, and staff meals.

Provide the appropriate amount of crockery and cutlery in advance of service times.

Ensure that food presentation, portion control, temperature and quality standards are adhered to.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.