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Job overview
The post holder will;
- To assist planning, procure, produce and serve high quality, freshly made, nutritious and well-presented food and refreshments to meet the needs of our patients, staff and visitors in a safe and well managed environment.
- The role is to work as part of a rota to provide food services from 7am – 7pm, 365 days per year. Flexibility is essential as cover may be required at short notice
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of seasonal menus, balanced and nutritional
Keep up to date with food innovations on the High Street and introduce appropriate ideas accordingly
Be open to a Culture of Learning
Maximise sales through innovations
To ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment
To report all maintenance issues and hazards to the Head Chef/Manager
To comply with departmental & Trust personal hygiene policy/procedures at all times
To wear the correct uniform as provided by the Trust
To use mechanical equipment and electrical equipment in the performance of your duties, with due regard to the correct method of use and Health and Safety
To ensure the appropriate equipment, facilities and the environment is maintained in good order
To assist with stock control; check if all the items are in date and stock rotated and kept within agreed budget
To ensure refrigerators are monitored/ temperatures recorded and defrosted as and when required
To ensure food is monitored / recorded food for every meal service, undertaken in accordance with the food safety requirements
To provide support and full co-operation to colleagues within the department
To demonstrate due diligence whilst on duty and report any concerns to your manager or supervisor
To ensure safe working practice at all times and to support the implementation of best practice policies
To carry out any reasonable requests from your line Managers
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support the delivery of seasonal menus, balanced and nutritional
Keep up to date with food innovations on the High Street and introduce appropriate ideas accordingly
Be open to a Culture of Learning
Maximise sales through innovations
To ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment
To report all maintenance issues and hazards to the Head Chef/Manager
To comply with departmental & Trust personal hygiene policy/procedures at all times
To wear the correct uniform as provided by the Trust
To use mechanical equipment and electrical equipment in the performance of your duties, with due regard to the correct method of use and Health and Safety
To ensure the appropriate equipment, facilities and the environment is maintained in good order
To assist with stock control; check if all the items are in date and stock rotated and kept within agreed budget
To ensure refrigerators are monitored/ temperatures recorded and defrosted as and when required
To ensure food is monitored / recorded food for every meal service, undertaken in accordance with the food safety requirements
Flexibility to adapt to changing service needs as required
To check machinery and equipment regularly and report any faults as required
To provide support and full co-operation to colleagues within the department
To demonstrate due diligence whilst on duty and report any concerns to your manager or supervisor
To ensure safe working practice at all times and to support the implementation of best practice policies
To carry out any reasonable requests from your line Managers