Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Hospitality Assistant

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Hospitality Assistant to work at Spinneyfield Care Centre. The Post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplined team whose main task is to undertake general Facilities Domestic & Catering duties, removal of waste, communicating with ward and hotel services staff, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our staff, patients and visitors, and preparing, cooking and serving patient meals.

Hours: 9 hours per week.

Shift pattern: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07.30-14.00. Hours may be subject to change.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality hospitality service to wards, departments, clinics and health centres in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring legislative and operational policies are adhered to.
To undertake all cleaning tasks by following the cleaning specifications and by using the appropriate equipment and materials.
To prepare, assemble and cook food items for patient meal services
The Hospitality Assistant should work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors.
To carry out all aspects of floor maintenance i.e. mopping & to always display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary and remove once floor areas are dry.
Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures and ensuring that bags are disposed of in the correct waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
To use all chemicals/cleaning agents in a safe and economical manner and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the Trust.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TG066-CORP

Job locations

Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre

Bates Way

Rushden

NN10 9YP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use machinery in a correct and safe manner and as per instructions/training and to ensure that all equipment is maintained and stored in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains. Collect and deliver laundry, stores, food trolleys and associated waste, beds, bedding and furniture.
To assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries to the hospital/site, reporting any shortfalls or faults in service delivery to the department requisitioner or Hotel Services Team Leader. Delivery of supplies from stores to departments.
Collect, sort and deliver mail, parcels and post as required to wards and departments.
Daily Check oxygen/medical gas cylinders on site for quantity holding stock and stock supply held is within date.

Liaise with other Catering staff/Volunteer staff to ensure timely service.

To understand COSHH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and ensure compliance.

General cleaning of the kitchen and its equipment in accordance with cleaning schedules.

Prepare, cook, and assemble food items using specialised catering equipment and skills, including knife skills, mixing and slicing, mandolin machines, steam ovens and brat pan use. The list of equipment is not exhaustive.

Prepare filled sandwiches, salads and desserts for the patient menu.

Assist with the daily preparation of ward trolleys and deliver to ward kitchens

Undertake duties relating to the temperature monitoring and recording of all food items and equipment.

Assist with the preparation and delivery of buffets and functions.

Complete all relevant paperwork as necessary required by department procedure

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use machinery in a correct and safe manner and as per instructions/training and to ensure that all equipment is maintained and stored in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains. Collect and deliver laundry, stores, food trolleys and associated waste, beds, bedding and furniture.
To assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries to the hospital/site, reporting any shortfalls or faults in service delivery to the department requisitioner or Hotel Services Team Leader. Delivery of supplies from stores to departments.
Collect, sort and deliver mail, parcels and post as required to wards and departments.
Daily Check oxygen/medical gas cylinders on site for quantity holding stock and stock supply held is within date.