Weekend Kitchen Housekeeper - Buckingham Hospital

Job overview

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to join our Housekeeping Team on weekends. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and serving breakfast and lunch to in-patients, in addition to maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality food service to our in-patient ward, maintaining a clean and safe environment in the food preparation area, that assists in ensuring a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organisation.

To undertake preparation of meals and beverages for patients in line with the CIEH Food Hygiene Regulations, when necessary, ensuring the quality and materials used are of the highest standards, while ensuring correct and economical use of resources under the guidance of the Housekeeping Supervisor and Community Team Lead.

Liaise with clinician, Dietetic service, patients and or their relatives ensuring the patient is provided with appropriate nutrition and hydration compatible to their medical needs ensuring accurate information is communicated with patients and colleagues.

Cleaning of food preparation areas using appropriate and available equipment and colour-coded accessories (e.g. rubber gloves, aprons, cloths etc).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.