About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work in part of the chain involved in inpatient and day patient catering at ward level. Predominantly responsible for the provision of an efficient, safe and hygienic patient food service at Ward level and/or as directed by their team leader and/or line manager, operating within established food hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures.
o Prepare areas where food and beverages are served/consumed to ensure a pleasant environment for patients.o Ensure that discharged and newly admitted patients' meal requirements are actioned in conjunction with the ward nurse.o Co-ordinate extra meal requirements that may arise.o Ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh water (e.g. Jugs and glasses).o Ensure the ward is safe and tidy at all times e.g. remove clutter, tidy notice boards, signage etco Transport equipment, consumables, and written information as required
Contracted hours available for these posts are 2 x 30 hours and 2 x 23.75 hours. Prepare and serve hot/cold food from a regeneration oven trolley.
Main duties of the job
o Take responsibility for the ward kitchen, ensuring it is clean at all times e.g. discarding out-of-date food, stock rotationo Undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriateo Ensure that food is received, stored and stock rotated in line with departmental procedures and Food Hygiene Legislationo Inform patients of each meal's menu choice and take and record individual choices using the designated hard copyforms/computer software to record the information.o Regenerate cook chill/cook freeze food items, including special dietary meals in line with Food Hygiene Legislation.o Responsible for the completion of hard copy/and electronic documentation to record Food Services information in accordancewith HACCP, Food Hygiene Legislation and Departmental protocols, as and when required.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
Level 2 Food Safety Undertaken previous catering duties, e.g. ward experience, nursing home, nursing agency Previous work in a catering environment Experience using catering equipment
Desirable
NVQ IN Catering Level 1&2 Experience working in a hospital environment Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential
Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours Ability to work supervised and in non-supervised circumstances Ability to work as a member of a team, but also show initiative to work alone Good communication and organisational skills Able to relate well to a wide range of situations Able to work flexibly Understand importance of reporting issues to Nurse in Charge/ Food Services Coordinator
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglwys
Swansea
SA6 6NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)