About this role
Job summary
We are seeking reliable and flexible Catering Technicians with strong communication and teamwork skills to join our dedicated catering team. The role involves completing weekly and monthly deep-cleaning tasks, including cleaning fryers and ovens, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
The contract is for 15 hours per week, worked as two 7.5-hour shifts from 10:00 to 17:30 on Thursdays and Fridays. Days and times may vary according to service requirements.
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
The main duties include working within a busy catering team, meeting deadlines and supporting a range of catering activities. You will maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, assist with the patient meal service, and complete audit records in accordance with food safety and financial policies and procedures.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
Other Benefits, including
Enhanced pay for weekend working and statutory holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities for a Catering Technician
Provide a high-quality catering service to patients, staff and other service users.
Receive, communicate and act on information relating to patient meal choices, dietary requirements and service adaptations, ensuring details are clear, accurate and shared promptly.
Collect and accurately record menu choices for inpatients and staff meal-delivery services, highlighting dietary requirements and allergen alerts.
Prepare and present ready-to-eat food in accordance with Catering Department procedures and agreed quality standards.
Support cooks with basic food preparation and cooking duties, as required.
Prioritise high-risk food preparation and follow safe working practices, including allergen controls and approved cleaning procedures.
Prepare and deliver ward stores, food supplies and other catering provisions to wards and departments.
Clean, prepare and organise ward food trolleys for meal services.
Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers and small equipment manually and by using commercial dishwashing equipment.
Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and associated equipment manually and with approved cleaning machinery.
Comply with food hygiene legislation and departmental standards for food-service equipment, preparation areas and general cleanliness.
Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point procedures and the Trusts Food Safety Management System, completing all required monitoring and audit records accurately.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and wear the required uniform and personal protective equipment.
Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements, departmental procedures and safe systems of work.
Report defective equipment, repairs, maintenance issues and requirements for personal protective equipment or small equipment to a supervisor or other appropriate member of staff.
Support building security by ensuring doors and windows are appropriately secured when areas are unattended.
Work collaboratively as part of the catering team and assist with the induction and task-based training of new colleagues.
Provide clear guidance to relief staff who are covering duties, including local procedures and required work routines.
Operate the cash register and accurately process transactions at the point of service.
Receive and store goods correctly, maintaining appropriate stock rotation and reporting shortages or issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Basic standard of education, with the ability to read and understand written cleaning instructions, safety information and cleaning schedules.
- Willingness to undertake all required mandatory and role-specific training.
- Understanding of the importance of following safe working practices.
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Safety/Hygiene qualification or willingness to achieve this.
- COSHH awareness/training.
- Manual handling training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of cleaning in a busy working environment.
- Experience of carrying out cleaning duties to a consistently high standard.
- Ability to use cleaning equipment and products safely and correctly.
- Ability to follow cleaning schedules and complete allocated duties within required timescales.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a commercial kitchen, catering, healthcare or hospital environment.
- Experience of deep cleaning kitchen equipment, floors, walls and food preparation areas.
- Experience working to documented cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
- Awareness of the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- Understanding of cross-contamination risks and the importance of maintaining clean food preparation environments.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH requirements.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety principles.
- Understanding of colour-coded cleaning systems.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Hard-working with a positive and flexible approach to duties.
- Able to work independently and as part of a catering team.
- Good attention to detail and takes pride in the standard of their work.
- Able to prioritise workload and complete tasks within agreed timescales.
- Willing to undertake physically demanding cleaning duties appropriate to the role.
- Good communication skills and able to work professionally with colleagues.
- Willing to follow instructions, procedures and departmental standards.
- Flexible approach to working patterns to meet the operational needs of the Catering Department.
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Twmpath Lane
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)