Job Title: CATERING ASSISTANT Grade: CATERING ASSISTANT Department: CATERING DEPARTMENT Report to: CATERING MANAGEMENT Key results area: As this post will have direct contact with patients and visitors the post holder must have a positive, friendly and professional attitude at all times.
To be responsible for the cleaning of the kitchen in the ward area & canteen area as directed by your manager and the serving of food and beverages to patients & staff.
Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the hospital.
(see also page 8 dignity & welfare of patients and dignity at work.)
Ensure Hospital policies and procedures in all aspects of care are adhered to Maintain healthy working relationships Responsibilities and accountabilities To arrive on duty at the correct time, adhere to ISO: 2007 guidelines in relation to jewellery uniform and nail varnish etc.
To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance To ensure the timely delivery of catering requirements as requested To ensure that all preparation areas/ distribution/ ward areas / main kitchen / staff canteen are kept tidy.
To work in the pot wash/kitchen/canteen/hospitality including 65/66 area if requested To record & sign the temperatures of all equipment & meals in the HACCP booklet twice per day.
Meals to be served to staff in a professional and courteous manner in compliance with HACCP and food regulations.
To report all maintenance faults incidents, breakages to the catering officer on duty To hand in all lost property to the catering officer on duty To be fully versed and to fully comply with the hospital policies and procedures as per HR manual.
To attend training as required To adhere to break times as set out by hospital management To carry out any other duties allocated to you by catering officer / manager Reporting of all accidents to catering staff or third parties arising out of the performance of duties by the by the catering staff Note: The start and finish times of shifts may change to meet the service needs of the department and patients.
Skills: excellent communication skills Excellent Team Player Excellent multitasking skills