Job Description

Food Service Assistant

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

12.21 - 20.95 per hour (Shift dependant)

37.5 hrs per week average - 7.15 - 18.15 working on a 2-week rolling rota of -

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Week2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

We are looking for proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of our friendly team within Catering Services.

The role involves being an integrated part of the ward team providing Food and beverage services to the patients and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to food preparation areas at ward level, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.

Food Service experience is desirable though full training will be given. Responsibilities will include Food and Beverage services to patients at ward level and daily cleaning tasks such as hard floors, equipment such as dishwashers, fixtures and fittings Replenishment of disposable commodities, i.e., soap, gel and hand towels as required and the removal of waste from ward kitchens to designated collection points.

What you'll be responsible for:

Inform patients about the Hospital's food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages.

Order food using the hospital's electronic ordering devices.

Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required.

Prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals.

Assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service. Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

You'll have the following skills/experience:

Experience in a catering role.

NHS experience - desirable but not essential.

Reliable and hard working with excellent customer service skills.

Must have Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week

Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime

Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts

Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone

Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements

Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more

Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us

Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21-20.95 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have a level 2 Food Safety Certificate?
Work Location: In person