Catering Kitchen Porter

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Catering Kitchen Porter

Band 2 £23,615 Per annum pro rata

Hours: 35 Hours per week Monday to Friday with some Saturday and Sunday working on a Rotational basis. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

You will be part of a passionate small team that provides meals and service for the patient's staff and visitors in the hospital. This role will involve direct interaction with the medical staff in the restaurant during mealtimes with main duties to include:

Cleaning and maintaining high standard of hygiene within the staff restaurant production kitchen.

General wash up duties for breakfast and lunch service

Ensure plates cutlery are clean and ready for use

Responsible for hygiene of the kitchen, washup and servery area, large equipment deep cleaned on a rotational basis.

Liaise with Head chef/chefs to ensure all equipment is clean and ready for use.

Interview Date: 04 November 2024

Main duties of the job

Post holders will be responsible for assembling and delivering food and provisions across Milton Keynes University Hospital sites in accordance with specified standards.

Post holders will be required to provide a wide range of domestic service related tasks within Milton Keynes University Hospital sites.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CC2542A-A

Job locations

Catering - Restaurant (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone,

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. General Wash up duties for Breakfast, Lunch and Supper service

2. Ensure the crockery and cutlery are clean and ready for service

3. Responsible for the hygiene for the kitchen, wash up and servery areas, large equipment is deep cleaned on a rota system.

4. Liaise with supervisors to ensure that all equipment is clean and ready for service

5. Ensure chemicals are stored and COSHH is adhered to in line with HACCP and food safety legislation.

6. Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and all equipment according to hygiene regulations.

7. Work from heights, ensure the walls, extractions and ceiling are deep cleaned routinely.

8. Operating dishwash machinery. Maintain dishwasher and make sure it is clean after every use.

9. Replenish stock items ie all soap dispensers and handtowels.

10. Reconciliation of stock where appropriate.

11. Assist in the training of new starters by demonstrating duties to new starters.

12. Attend training course as required

13. Maintain a safe working environment

14. To adhere to the Departments Food Hygiene Policy and the Departments Assured Safe Catering Document.

15. Awareness and have a working knowledge of control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)

16. Any other duties as required by your supervisor or manager in relation to the function and smooth running of the Catering department.

17. Assist the storeman with deliveries as and when required.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. General Wash up duties for Breakfast, Lunch and Supper service

2. Ensure the crockery and cutlery are clean and ready for service

3. Responsible for the hygiene for the kitchen, wash up and servery areas, large equipment is deep cleaned on a rota system.

4. Liaise with supervisors to ensure that all equipment is clean and ready for service

5. Ensure chemicals are stored and COSHH is adhered to in line with HACCP and food safety legislation.

6. Maintain the cleanliness of all areas and all equipment according to hygiene regulations.

7. Work from heights, ensure the walls, extractions and ceiling are deep cleaned routinely.

8. Operating dishwash machinery. Maintain dishwasher and make sure it is clean after every use.

9. Replenish stock items ie all soap dispensers and handtowels.

10. Reconciliation of stock where appropriate.

11. Assist in the training of new starters by demonstrating duties to new starters.

12. Attend training course as required

13. Maintain a safe working environment

14. To adhere to the Departments Food Hygiene Policy and the Departments Assured Safe Catering Document.

15. Awareness and have a working knowledge of control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)

16. Any other duties as required by your supervisor or manager in relation to the function and smooth running of the Catering department.

17. Assist the storeman with deliveries as and when required.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • Level one Food Safety Certificate Food Safety Level 2 or working towards.
  • NVQ Food preparation or Customer service or working towards.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous catering experience.
  • Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Customer service experience.
  • Cash handling experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to accommodate the demands of the post.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Flexible approach to duties and tasks.
  • Ability to maintain accurate written records.

Desirable

  • Dietary/allergy knowledge

Personal and people development

Essential

  • To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Communication

Essential

  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Good written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues, suppliers, patients and external contacts.

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
  • High level of personal hygiene.
Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • Level one Food Safety Certificate Food Safety Level 2 or working towards.
  • NVQ Food preparation or Customer service or working towards.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous catering experience.
  • Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Customer service experience.
  • Cash handling experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to accommodate the demands of the post.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Flexible approach to duties and tasks.
  • Ability to maintain accurate written records.

Desirable

  • Dietary/allergy knowledge

Personal and people development

Essential

  • To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Communication

Essential

  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Good written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues, suppliers, patients and external contacts.

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
  • High level of personal hygiene.

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Catering - Restaurant (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone,

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Catering - Restaurant (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone,

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Catering Manager

Francesco Fiore

francesco.fiore@mkuh.nhs.uk

Date posted

07 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CC2542A-A

Job locations

Catering - Restaurant (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone,

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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