About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic member to join our team working alongside the Chefs,kitchen porters and catering assistants keeping the kitchen to the clean and hygienic standards expected
This is a physically demanding role
Hours will be 12 midday to 8pm Monday to Friday
Main duties of the job
Cleaning & Hygiene:Adhering to cleaning schedules,deep cleaning equipment (fryers,meat slicer,dishwashers),sweeping,mopping and general cleaning of catering and retail areas. Waste Management:Emptying bins and operating the waste compactor. Food Preparation Support:Handling and preparing potatoes for chips. Logistics:Delivering food and other items to wards, packing away deliveries. Teamwork & Compliance:Assisting chefs, participating in training, and complying with all company policies and procedures.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Desirable
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)