Catering Assistant - Salad Preparation

at  Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Responsible for providing a high - quality catering service In line with local operational procedures and work schedules. Communicate information relating to food service to users both verbally and by telephone. Notifying management and administration on any discrepancies from receipt to distribution of catering supplies. Organise own day to day work tasks or activities.
See Attached Job Description Reporting details of faults and failures of equipment /fabric of the building to management. Responsible for accepting food in line with department working instructions and using own initiative while complying with all food safety guidelines. Temperature recording of chilled and frozen food. Lifting and storing of provisions.
Carryout mop washing duties. To work in a chilled area to allocate the patient food following the correct picking and packing process and adhering to food safety guidelines. Responsible for the allocation of patient food to the housekeepers supporting them in making sure they have enough food to complete the meal service. Assist in the training of new or relief staff.
Manually and/or mechanically washing up of utensils. Ad hoc basic food preparation as required. Serving food while maintaining good portion control and presentation. Ensure that the correct cleaning products are used within the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, alongside the use of personal protective equipment e.g.
safety googles, gloves and aprons. Report accidents, near misses or non-conformities to team leader or manager. Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Household Waste. Complete all cleaning schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable.
Undertake audits as necessary. Responsible for the environmental cleaning of floors, work surfaces, dismantling and reassembling of equipment ready for next shift following department procedures. Responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness including personal hygiene. Ensure HACCP guidelines are followed.
When necessary carryout relief cover for breaktimes, annual leave and sickness. Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Portsmouth and the Department.
Demonstrate courteous behaviour. Workforce management responsible for swiping/logging in at the start and finish of the shift. It is possible that on occasion the postholder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given

Please refer the Job description for details