About this role
Job summary
To assist planning, procure, produce and serve high quality, freshly made, nutritious and well-presented food. To oversee the service of food and beverage to a range of patients and customers ensure the food safety standards are adhered to. To adhere to the NHS National standards for healthcare food and drink 2022
Main duties of the job
To prepare and ensure meals are delivered and served appropriately, including relevant portion size.
Assist in the service of food to customers and staff as and when required (catering retail outlets).
Observe safe working practices pertaining to Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and food safety regulation/Legislation.
Exercise rigid stock control/rotation within freezers, refrigerators and stores areas.
Exercise 'due diligence' at all times, by way of carrying out temperature checks of freezers, refrigerators, hot food trolleys (at kitchen and ward level) and cooked foods as and when applicable.
Work alongside other members of the catering team to establish and maintain high standard of catering and food safety.
Maintaining a clean, tidy and hygienic appearance at all times.
Work shift patterns to be flexible to meet the operational needs. Ensuring at all times that you are correctly dressed for the task to be undertaken i.e. work uniform, safety shoes and appropriate headgear.
Attend training courses and lectures as and when deemed necessary by the catering management team. Be open to a Culture of Learning and service improvement ideas.
Undertake other ad hoc duties as prescribed by manager and within scope of skill and capability.
Conduct oneself in a polite professional manner with staff, visitors and patients at all times.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Essential
Educated to GCSE level NVQ business administration level 3 or have equivalent experience
Desirable
Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 or above
EXPERIENCE Essential
Good Experience of working in a professional kitchen environment Experience of completing food safety data information in line with legislation. Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office to produce Word and Excel documents
Desirable
Experience of working in a healthcare or retail restaurant environment Can demonstrate experience of customer service Experience of cash handling and using a till.
KNOWLEDGE Essential
Have knowledge & awareness of food safety and hygiene Ability to work with minimum supervision Knowledge of health and safety Infection control (cross contamination Awareness)
Desirable
Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people effectively at all levels within the Trust.
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 Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South, Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)