About this role
Job summary
Maintain excellent cleaning standards within all working areas following set specifications and cleaning schedules whilst complying with COSH data and training.
Ensure that crockery & cutlery are cleaned, maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and safely stored to prevent unnecessary breakage.
Main duties of the job
Keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitized, arrange equipment and ingredient deliveries
When operating in the kitchen follow guidance from Supervisor or Chef in the provision of producing hot and cold foods either from producing food items e.g. sandwiches, wraps and baguettes or heating chilled items.
Ensure that crockery & cutlery are cleaned, maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and safely stored to prevent unnecessary breakage.
Carry out heavy duty cleaning of equipment in the kitchen to the standards specified in the cleaning schedule and as directed by the Chef or Manager
Temperature records: check/record dishwasher as per the HACCP and report to the supervisor any shortfalls
To report all maintenance issues and hazards to your Supervisor
To ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment
To ensure the catering areas are clean and kept tidy and presentable at all times
To empty and dispose of all waste in accordance with the Trusts Waste Policies
To comply with departmental & Trust personal hygiene policy/procedures at all times including the wearing of the correct uniform as provided by the Trust
To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order
Stock control: receive in deliveries and check if all the items are in date and stock rotated (first in, first out)
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
Keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitized, arrange equipment and ingredient deliveries
When operating in the kitchen follow guidance from Supervisor or Chef in the provision of producing hot and cold foods either from producing food items e.g. sandwiches, wraps and baguettes or heating chilled items
Ensure that crockery & cutlery are cleaned, maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness and safely stored to prevent unnecessary breakage
Carry out heavy duty cleaning of equipment in the kitchen to the standards specified in the cleaning schedule and as directed by the Chef or Manager
Temperature records: check/record dishwasher as per the HACCP and report to the supervisor any shortfalls
To report all maintenance issues and hazards to your Supervisor
To ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment
To ensure the catering areas are clean and kept tidy and presentable at all times
To empty and dispose of all waste in accordance with the Trusts Waste Policies
To comply with departmental & Trust personal hygiene policy/procedures at all times including the wearing of the correct uniform as provided by the Trust
To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order
Stock control: receive in deliveries and check if all the items are in date and stock rotated (first in, first out)
Person Specification
Attitude, Behaviour and Values Essential
oTakes pride in their work and their team oRespects, values and cares for others oSeeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
Experience Essential
oDemonstrable catering experience
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)