University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Patient Catering Assistant - GGH
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Role of the Patient Catering Assistant
The role of the Patient Catering Assistant is to carry out duties within the chilled production and wash-up areas in the main kitchen as required. Providing a high standard patient meal service, in a professional and responsive manner, meeting the needs of the patients. Preparation and regeneration of Meals at ward level on a daily basis.
Working as part of a Team to include Ward Staff to provide all Patient Meals in a timely manner within Food Safety guidelines.
UHL provides Breakfast, Lunch & Supper to over 1800 patients per day. Which includes Snacks, Beverages & Special Dietary requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Observing:
- Trust policies and processes
- Food Safety Management Systems
- Local processes
- Food Safety Policies
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Transporting the Patient Meals from the Catering Department to the Ward for evening meal service, checking arrival temperatures.
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Cooking the meals on the Ward using microwaves, using probes and wipes and completing the Food Safety paperwork.
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Checking that each patient has received a Meal, which could include taking an order, collecting the items and continue cooking until Ward is complete.
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Cleaning of the Ward Kitchen after service.
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Returning the used crockery and cutlery to the Catering Department and Washing up, using an industrial dishwasher.
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Recording and disposing of all food waste.
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Departmental Cleaning, which includes dismantling the Dishwasher and reassembling.
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- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sharon Kilby (nee Bowman)
- Job title: Catering Manager
- Email address: sharon.bowman11@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07818457919
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