Job summary
General Assistant required for the Catering department, RMH Chelsea for kitchen prep, potwash and stores area.
Full time position, 37.5 hours per week , 5 days out of 7.
Experience in similar environment preferred.
Main duties of the job
The key roles preparation of raw and cooked food, picking and packing of cook chill food, sandwiches and salad items for patients and restaurant. To undertake cleaning duties which are appropriate with the post and to assist the kitchen team with the patient, and staff meal service.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The preparation of vegetables, sandwiches, cold desserts and salad items for both Restaurant and Patient Services as directed by the Chef in charge of the shift. Picking and Packing of cook chill food for patients. Ensure that all food storage, preparation and service of all foods meet the temperature guidelines stipulated in the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Act 1995 and to record all food temperatures. Assist in daily cleaning of all kitchen areas to maintain a high standard of hygiene as and when appropriate within the departmental cleaning schedules. Ensure all relevant equipment has been turned "on" prior to service and switched "off" once used. Assist the chef de parties with the preparation, cooking and service of patient and staff meals. Ensure as directed by the chef in charge that all relevant food items and accompaniments are made available to patients and staff prior to service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The preparation of vegetables, sandwiches, cold desserts and salad items for both Restaurant and Patient Services as directed by the Chef in charge of the shift. Picking and Packing of cook chill food for patients. Ensure that all food storage, preparation and service of all foods meet the temperature guidelines stipulated in the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Act 1995 and to record all food temperatures. Assist in daily cleaning of all kitchen areas to maintain a high standard of hygiene as and when appropriate within the departmental cleaning schedules. Ensure all relevant equipment has been turned "on" prior to service and switched "off" once used. Assist the chef de parties with the preparation, cooking and service of patient and staff meals. Ensure as directed by the chef in charge that all relevant food items and accompaniments are made available to patients and staff prior to service.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of fresh food production
- Ability to write clearly
- Evidence of intermediate IT skills and data entry accuracy
Desirable
- Knowledge of fresh production
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to follow written instructions
- Attention to detail & accuracy
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to respond to direction/team or alone
- High standard of personal hygiene and good health
- Good commotional skills and be able to use imitative
Desirable
- Confidence within parameters of role
Specific Experience
Essential
- A levels, including a science subject
- A recognised qualification in Maths & English
- Willing to undergo relevant training
- Experience of working within catering
- Experience & knowledge of duties required to support senior staff gained by experience in a similar role
- Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Awareness that the role involves handling of patient/visitor's meals and willingness to be trained in this area
- Awareness and ability to follow food hygiene, Allergan awareness and H&S practice for handling or willingness to undergo training in this area
- Good understanding of task prioritisation & demonstration of practice
- Basic understanding of quality management & experience of delivering good quality service
- Understanding that work relates directly to patient care
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of fresh food production
- Ability to write clearly
- Evidence of intermediate IT skills and data entry accuracy
Desirable
- Knowledge of fresh production
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to follow written instructions
- Attention to detail & accuracy
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to respond to direction/team or alone
- High standard of personal hygiene and good health
- Good commotional skills and be able to use imitative
Desirable
- Confidence within parameters of role
Specific Experience
Essential
- A levels, including a science subject
- A recognised qualification in Maths & English
- Willing to undergo relevant training
- Experience of working within catering
- Experience & knowledge of duties required to support senior staff gained by experience in a similar role
- Able to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Awareness that the role involves handling of patient/visitor's meals and willingness to be trained in this area
- Awareness and ability to follow food hygiene, Allergan awareness and H&S practice for handling or willingness to undergo training in this area
- Good understanding of task prioritisation & demonstration of practice
- Basic understanding of quality management & experience of delivering good quality service
- Understanding that work relates directly to patient care
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.
