About this role
Job summary
To assist in transportation, organisation and stocking of kitchen products as well general cleaning, tidying,and organisation of the kitchen, kitchen equipment, catering stores and restaurant area.
Main duties of the job
1.1. To transport deliveries from the loading area to the kitchen store areas1.2. Organising stock in line with "First In, First Out" principles1.3. Participating in stock counts1.4. Removal of refuse to dedicated waste areas1.5. Cleaning kitchen and adjoining areas.1.6. Assist with the set up of the catering areas in advance of meal services1.7. Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparationitems1.8. Assistance in transporting food from the kitchen to the retail service area.1.9. Transporting used trays to the wash up area
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information in relation to the job role and duties please see attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience handling perishable food stuff and goods.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Working in a Restaurant or Retail outlet
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Highly flexible approach to working to meet service demands.
- Willing to work as a team
- Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision
- Good organizational skills to prioritize different tasks
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Able to prioritize
Desirable
- oGood interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people effectively at all levels within the Trust.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to assess loads and basic manual handling skills
- Able to operate trolleys and roll cages
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
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)