Hospitality Assistant

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Hospitality Assistant to work at Spinneyfield Care Centre.  The Post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplined team whose main task is to undertake general Facilities Domestic & Catering duties, removal of waste, communicating with ward and hotel services staff, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our staff, patients and visitors, and preparing, cooking and serving patient meals.

Hours: 26 hours per week.

Shift pattern: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 07.30-14.00.  Hours may be subject to change.

Weekend shifts are paid at the current NHS enhanced rate of pay.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake all cleaning tasks by following the cleaning specifications and by using the appropriate equipment and materials.
• To prepare, assemble and cook food items for patient meal service
• To carry out all aspects of floor maintenance i.e. mopping & to always display “wet floor” warning cones when necessary and remove once floor areas are dry.
• Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures and ensuring that bags are disposed of in the correct waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
• Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains. Collect and deliver laundry, stores, food trolleys and associated waste, beds, bedding and furniture.
• To assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries to the hospital/site, reporting any shortfalls or faults in service delivery to the department requisitioner or Hotel Services Team Leader. Delivery of supplies from stores to departments.
• Collect, sort and deliver mail, parcels and post as required to wards and departments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Liaise with other Catering staff/Volunteer staff to ensure timely service.
• To understand COSHH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and ensure compliance.
• General cleaning of the kitchen and its equipment in accordance with cleaning schedules.
• Prepare, cook, and assemble food items using specialised catering equipment and skills, including knife skills, mixing and slicing, mandolin machines, steam ovens and brat pan use. The list of equipment is not exhaustive.
• Prepare filled sandwiches, salads and desserts for the patient menu.
• Assist with the daily preparation of ward trolleys and deliver to ward kitchens
• Undertake duties relating to the temperature monitoring and recording of all food items and equipment.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of buffets and functions.
• Complete all relevant paperwork as necessary required by department procedure

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.