Bank post for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's catering service, filled from a pool of flexible workers. The core work is preparing and serving patient meals safely, meeting individual dietary needs, and taking food to wards and clinical areas. Shifts are chosen by the worker and cover different departments and food service areas across the trust's hospitals. Fit depends on evidence of hepatitis B, MMR and varicella immunity and a basic English assessment at recruitment.
What the job involves
- Prepare and serve patient meals safely and hygienically
- Give a friendly, compassionate service to patients
- Work with ward and kitchen teams so meals arrive accurately and on time
- Make sure individual dietary requirements and preferences are met
- Keep pantry and food service areas clean and organised to health and safety standards
- Help with stock control, stock rotation and food quality
- Deliver meals and provisions to wards and clinical areas when needed
- Support supervisors and managers in meeting service and operational targets
- Complete quality checks, audits and documentation
- Work flexibly across hospital departments and food service areas
Skills & knowledge
- Positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Working efficiently in a busy environment
- Caring, professional approach with patients, visitors and colleagues
- Awareness of food hygiene and health and safety standards (training can be provided)
- Basic understanding of spoken and written English
Other
- Evidence of hepatitis B immunity or status
- Evidence of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunity
- Evidence of varicella (chickenpox) immunity
What’s offered
- Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle
- Choice of shifts
- Competitive hourly rates
- Valuable experience within a leading NHS trust
- Supportive and friendly team
- Contribution to patient care and recovery
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
