About this role
Job summary
The Storekeeper is responsible for the ordering, receipt, issue and safe custody of stores. This includes maintaining accurate records and completion of associated HACCP Food Safety documentation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to place orders to predetermined stock levels using various systems, and when required liaise with suppliers on sourcing of products and pricing. Receive deliveries and make the necessary checks in accordance with the Initial Check Document Procedure. Issue stock to the Main Kitchen, and Wards/departments ensuring that requisitions are documented and accounted for. Responsible for complying with good hygiene and health & safety practices within the department in accordance with standing operating procedures and current Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation. Assist the Catering Management in carrying out stock takes as and when required To monitor and record all temperatures for the departments HACCP Food Safety Management System. To follow the rejection procedure for any non-conformance goods. To ensure all goods are correctly rotated using the system of First In First out [FIFO] according to "Use by" or "Best before" dates. Work in accordance with duty rota's and work schedules Work in accordance with Trust's Policies and procedures including COSHH, Fire Safety and Manual Handling. To attend Food Safety Training to include induction, CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Catering, Annual Food Hygiene Refresher Training, Trust Statutory Training and any other mandatory training as and when required. Report all accidents/incidents and near misses and compete relevant documentation.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable Essential
Level 2 Food Safety Qualification Experience working within a catering environment
Desirable
Level 3 Food Safety Qualification Stores experience
Essential Essential
Understanding of COSHH
Desirable
COSHH Qualification
Essential Essential
Food Safety Level 2
Desirable
Food Safety Level 3
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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)