About this role
Job summary
To provide a safe, hygienic, nutritious and timely food service for patients / staff restaurant. He / she will assist in the delivery of a high standard of food service which meets the requirements of food hygiene legislation, Trust Food Safety Policy and national standards as dictated by the government's national plan.
**Please note this post will be split between Harrogate Hospital and Ripon Hospital.**
Main duties of the job
1. The hygienic handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Trust Food Safety Policy (HACCP).
2. Observation of statutory and trust food hygiene regulations.
3. The post holder will provide a patient food service, staff restaurant service, under the guidance of supervisors to patients / restaurant within the hospital.
4. Regeneration of patient food using equipment as trained.
5. To observe portion control guidance.
6. Serving patient / staff meals in an appetising and attractive manner.
7. Ensure that food products are correctly served according to instruction.
8. Taking and recording of food temperatures and seeking further instruction where these are outside appropriate temperature limits.
9. To be involved in the general cleaning following the appropriate cleaning schedules.
10. Appropriate disposal of waste in accordance with instruction.
11. Check stock deliveries into the catering department and complete the appropriate documentation.
12. Ensure stock is dated and stock rotation procedures are observed.
13. Complies with health and safety regulations.
14. Observes the quality control procedure within the catering department.
15. Ensure that personal appearance, conduct and customer care are of the highest standard.
16. Ability to work in Harrogate & ripon hospital
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact David Haynes on [email protected]
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Previous experience within catering.
Knowledge Essential
An awareness of hygiene including personal hygiene. An awareness of the hospital and what activities may occur
Desirable
Handling and lifting awareness.
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 Harrogate Integrated Facilities
Address Harrogate Hospital/Ripon Community Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)