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We are looking for a Catering Assistant / Caterer / Ward Host to start in Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Norwich

Job Role: Catering Assistant / Caterer / Ward Host / Housekeeper / Picker & Packer

Location: Norwich, NR4 7UY

Pay: £11.44 PH - Monday to Friday (first 12 weeks)

Pay: £11.45 PH - Monday to Friday (after 12 weeks)

Pay: £16.14 PH - Saturday (after 12 weeks)

Pay: £20.95 PH - Sunday (after 12 weeks)

Duration: Long-Term Shifts:

06.30am - 14.30pm Monday - Friday

15.00pm - 20.30pm Monday - Friday

16.00pm - 20.00pm Monday - Friday

07.00am - 19.00pm 4 on / 4 off

06.30am - 14.30pm Saturday & Sunday

15.00pm - 20.30pm Saturday & Sunday

16.00pm - 20.00pm Saturday & Sunday

Job Description: Catering Assistant / Caterer / Ward Host

* To ensure that patients are provided with appropriate meals, snacks, and beverages at the agreed intervals throughout the day.

* Taking food orders using the tablet electronic ordering system (Saffron) at the agreed time for lunch and supper each day.

* Maintain bedside menus in good condition and cleaned daily.

* To maintain the suite of special and therapeutic menus and present them to patients who require them.

* To prepare hot/cold beverages including load appropriate trolley/equipment and ensure that all beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.

* Load regeneration ovens as necessary and monitor and record food temperatures.

* To ensure that at the end of every meal and beverage service that all cutlery, crockery, and condiments are removed from the patient areas.

* To wash utensils used in the preparation, regeneration, and serving of food and beverages including the cutlery, trays, and crockery used for patients.

* To ensure the ward kitchen hygiene standards are maintained.

* To monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures daily in accordance with food safety regulations and report problems as appropriate.

* To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh drinking water, 2 water jug changes per day, including ad hoc top-ups.

* To maintain food safety and hygiene standards in your place of work and apply the food safety procedures applicable in your work area.

* Demonstrate high standards of courteous interaction with patients and Trust staff to optimise patient food and beverage consumption.

* Ensure that all work is carried out in line with the client and Trust Health and Safety, Quality, policies, and procedures and all documentation and work records are completed accurately.

* Undertake any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by your Team Leader / Supervisor / Manager and within the scope of skill and capability.

Job Requirements:

* Right to work in the UK

* DBS (Standard)

If interested, please contact Workforce Resourcing on (phone number removed)