About this role
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individual to work in our busy Catering Department at Rochdale Infirmary and associated sites who will be primarily working between retail and patient catering regeneration of frozen meals and preparation of simple foods such as breakfast items, sandwiches and salads.
This involves working directly with patients some of whom are compromised, on a one-to-one basis and being fully conversant with the nutritional state of all patients. You will advise patients on the various nutritional/dietary options available dependent upon the patients needs.
You will ensure that patients receive their food/drinks in an environment that has been adequately prepared for mealtimes.
Please note that this role will include working on Bank Holidays, evenings or weekends.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
- Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness in line with Catering Food Standards Policy and legislation.
- Clean premises and equipment per departmental hygiene policy and HACCP regulations, ensuring a safe and tidy workplace under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Operate and clean automatic dishwashers.
- Prepare, plate, and distribute patient meals, accurately probe and record food temperatures per HACCP procedures.
- Collect patients daily food requirements and deliver food to wards, ensuring correct storage, rotation, and stock levels.
- Handle cash transactions following Trust policies.
- Complete all relevant documentation accurately.
- Work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet service standards.
- Provide cover during absences and work scheduled shifts.
- Maintain good working relationships across departments and wards.
- Be flexible to work in any section or location as required and act up to higher grades when necessary.
- Adapt to new regulations and uphold all hygiene and safety standards consistently.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.
We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.
For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.
If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Level 2 Food Hygiene - Provide Examining Body & Pass Date
- Level 2 Allergen Awareness - Provide Examining Body & Pass Date
Desirable
- Knowledge & Understanding of Special Diets
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Able to accept change and learn new systems - Provide Examples
- Ability to travel to satellite locations within the associated site
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under own initiative - Provide Examples
- Knowledge of HACCP Systems
- Knowledge of Cleaning Schedules
- Job experience within the food industry - Provide Examples
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT Functions
- Previous Experience in Hospital or Care Home Catering
- Use of EPOS till systems or Electronic Menu Ordering Systems
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rochdale Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL12 0NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)