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
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.
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.
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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.
