Catering Technician - Kitchen Deep CleanNHS

Job summary

We are seeking reliable and flexible Catering Technicians with strong communication and teamwork skills to join our dedicated catering team. The role involves completing weekly and monthly deep-cleaning tasks, including cleaning fryers and ovens, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

The contract is for 15 hours per week, worked as two 7.5-hour shifts from 10:00 to 17:30 on Thursdays and Fridays. Days and times may vary according to service requirements.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include working within a busy catering team, meeting deadlines and supporting a range of catering activities. You will maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, assist with the patient meal service, and complete audit records in accordance with food safety and financial policies and procedures.

Job description

Main Responsibilities for a Catering Technician

Provide a high-quality catering service to patients, staff and other service users.

Receive, communicate and act on information relating to patient meal choices, dietary requirements and service adaptations, ensuring details are clear, accurate and shared promptly.

Collect and accurately record menu choices for inpatients and staff meal-delivery services, highlighting dietary requirements and allergen alerts.

Prepare and present ready-to-eat food in accordance with Catering Department procedures and agreed quality standards.

Support cooks with basic food preparation and cooking duties, as required.

Prioritise high-risk food preparation and follow safe working practices, including allergen controls and approved cleaning procedures.

Prepare and deliver ward stores, food supplies and other catering provisions to wards and departments.

Clean, prepare and organise ward food trolleys for meal services.

Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers and small equipment manually and by using commercial dishwashing equipment.

Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and associated equipment manually and with approved cleaning machinery.

Comply with food hygiene legislation and departmental standards for food-service equipment, preparation areas and general cleanliness.

Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point procedures and the Trusts Food Safety Management System, completing all required monitoring and audit records accurately.

Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and wear the required uniform and personal protective equipment.

Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements, departmental procedures and safe systems of work.

Report defective equipment, repairs, maintenance issues and requirements for personal protective equipment or small equipment to a supervisor or other appropriate member of staff.

Support building security by ensuring doors and windows are appropriately secured when areas are unattended.

Work collaboratively as part of the catering team and assist with the induction and task-based training of new colleagues.

Provide clear guidance to relief staff who are covering duties, including local procedures and required work routines.

Operate the cash register and accurately process transactions at the point of service.

Receive and store goods correctly, maintaining appropriate stock rotation and reporting shortages or issues.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Other Benefits, including:

Enhanced pay for weekend working and statutory holidays

Contributory pension scheme