Kitchen Porter (General assistant) - #1797135
North Bristol NHS Trust
Date: 1 day ago
City: Bristol
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
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Job Overview
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of all Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistants within the Central Production Unit and associated areas.
To deliver an effective cleaning service ensuring appropriate and cost effective use of time and resources.
To organize the safe issue of all necessary cleaning materials / chemicals required for the day-to-day cleaning / sanitizing of the department.
To oversee the smooth running of all cleaning aspects of all areas within the catering department.
To organize and oversee delivery of the milk provision and ward kitchen issues.
To arrange daily collection of patient meal order forms from wards and departments around the hospital site.
To ensure official guidelines and relevant legislation is adhered to in all aspects of the portering/cleaning team’s day-to-day duties.
Main duties of the job
Knowledge
Up to date awareness of Catering / Cleaning Procedures, food safety and temperature regulations and cook chill guidelines where relevant.
Training
To hold or obtain within 3 months of commencement of employment with NBT, a Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent qualification.
To hold or obtain within 12 months of commencement of employment with NBT the Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
Supervisory skills qualification desirable.
Attendance at relevant statutory and non-statutory training, eg fire, food safety, Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health and Chemical Training within 6 months of commencement of employment.
Experience
Recent and relevant experience in large scale Catering / Cleaning.
Experience within an NHS Catering / Cleaning environment desirable.
Experience in supervision of a team of staff is desirable.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Operational
To carry out the cleaning of all equipment, and areas throughout the department to agreed standards as designated on the daily cleaning schedules keeping all areas clean and dry, safe and free of debris.
To allocate daily all duties to the individual members of the portering/cleaning team.
To supervise and lead the portering/cleaning team ensuring the daily cleaning schedules are adhered to and strict compliance to all hygiene procedures are met throughout the department.
To supervise and ensure that all portering/cleaning staff working within the Catering Department are fully conversant with and complete all relevant paperwork daily and that all records are correctly maintained.
To supervise the cleaning standards of the team and all hygiene related aspects of food preparation and storage.
To ensure the correct disposal of waste as laid down by agreed guidelines.
To operate a variety of types of equipment some of which are of a computerised nature e.g. computerised dishwashers.
To safely deliver the provision of milk to units and departments around the hospital site as and when required.
To safely deliver ward and department provision issues, as and when required, ensuring a signature of receipt is obtained.
To collect patient meal order forms from wards and departments around the hospital site.
To use knives and other cutting equipment safely and correctly
To concentrate while carrying out repetitive tasks and operating equipment.
To twice daily check dish wash and rinse temperatures and instigate any necessary action if temperatures are found to be incorrect.
To clear away and clean down at the end of the working shift in accordance with daily cleaning schedules.
To assist with some food preparation and packaging when required.
To assist with food delivery when required.
To ensure that all members of the potering/cleaning team are correctly dressed for duty in accordance with departmental rules on personal hygiene / uniform and jewellery.
To contribute to a cost effective service by ensuring economic use of commodities and other resources.
To report any defects to buildings or equipment via the relevant reporting system to estates.
To report immediately any incidence of pest infestation to a member of the catering management team.
Documentation Control
To ensure that departmental rules and policies are complied with at all times.
To complete relevant documentation e.g. temperature controls and cleaning schedules.
To ensure that all documentation for the required standards of cleaning is completed accurately as per laid down guidelines.
To ensure all paperwork for ISO 9001 is completed accurately and on time where applicable.
To complete control documents regarding daily cleaning inspections
To complete staff related documentation e.g. sickness reporting / AIMS forms.
To complete weekly time sheet for oneself.
Procedural Management
To display a professional attitude at all times including wearing correct clean uniform, footwear and minimum jewellery in line with NBT Policy of food Safety and Pest Control and individual departmental policies and requirements. You will act in a courteous manner to all patients, staff, visitors and work colleagues.
To maintain and observe departmental rules and legislation relating to the Food Hygiene (general) Regulations.
To adhere and follow legislation with regards to food temperature regulations.
To observe and follow safety regulations and safe procedures in compliance with The Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Fire, Manual Handling and other legislation as appropriate.
To be fully conversant with and ensure compliance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system in place for the department.
To fully understand and adhere to the written Safe Systems of Work.
To understand and adhere to all Trust and department policies relating to staff terms of employment.
Staff Management
To supervise the portering/cleaning team in all aspects of work involved.
To ensure there is adequate liaison between staff in the stores area, production area, meal despatch area, central wash up area and restaurant back bar area.
To provide instruction too less senior grades of staff as and when required.
To deal with first line disciplinary matters i.e. counselling as and when required.
To ensure all staff allocated to you receive an annual appraisal.
Supervisory Responsibilities
To ensure that the portering/cleaning team is staffed at all times to the appropriate agreed levels.
To ensure that the portering/cleaning team clean and sanitise all equipment and utensils to the agreed standards of hygiene.
To ensure that at the end of the cleaning shift all areas and equipment are left clean with all equipment stacked neatly away and all chemicals stored correctly and safely.
To ensure that all staff correctly dispose of waste according to the agreed guidelines.
To perform on the job training to members of the potering/cleaning team when required on a daily basis.
To ensure the portering/cleaning team take great care with the safety of food regarding temperature control and contamination while cleaning procedures are being carried out.
To issue all necessary cleaning materials / chemicals that are required for the day-to-day cleaning / sanitizing of the department.
To ensure the delivery provision of milk and ward kitchen issues.
To ensure the daily collection of patient meal order forms from wards and departments around the hospital site are delivered to catering office within the required time frame.
To ensure that the portering/cleaning team adhere to official guidelines and relevant legislation in all aspects of they’re day to day duties.
Communication
To attend meetings with other Supervisors and Managers and contribute to evaluating any future direction of Catering Services ensuring discussions are reported back to colleagues.
To liaise between other departments e.g. Portering, ward staff as and when necessary.
To promote a professional attitude in all aspects of communication with customers (patients, visitors etc.)
To interact with visitors to NBT via dining rooms.
Training
To undertake any training necessary to help promote the professional image of the Catering Department.
To assist with releasing junior members of staff from duties to attend training.
Person specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential criteria
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Please note that if you apply for a position with North Bristol NHS Trust, you may be contacted via TRAC or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your TRAC Account and email accounts including junk and spam folders.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job Overview
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of all Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistants within the Central Production Unit and associated areas.
To deliver an effective cleaning service ensuring appropriate and cost effective use of time and resources.
To organize the safe issue of all necessary cleaning materials / chemicals required for the day-to-day cleaning / sanitizing of the department.
To oversee the smooth running of all cleaning aspects of all areas within the catering department.
To organize and oversee delivery of the milk provision and ward kitchen issues.
To arrange daily collection of patient meal order forms from wards and departments around the hospital site.
To ensure official guidelines and relevant legislation is adhered to in all aspects of the portering/cleaning team’s day-to-day duties.
Main duties of the job
Knowledge
Up to date awareness of Catering / Cleaning Procedures, food safety and temperature regulations and cook chill guidelines where relevant.
Training
To hold or obtain within 3 months of commencement of employment with NBT, a Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent qualification.
To hold or obtain within 12 months of commencement of employment with NBT the Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
Supervisory skills qualification desirable.
Attendance at relevant statutory and non-statutory training, eg fire, food safety, Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health and Chemical Training within 6 months of commencement of employment.
Experience
Recent and relevant experience in large scale Catering / Cleaning.
Experience within an NHS Catering / Cleaning environment desirable.
Experience in supervision of a team of staff is desirable.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Operational
To carry out the cleaning of all equipment, and areas throughout the department to agreed standards as designated on the daily cleaning schedules keeping all areas clean and dry, safe and free of debris.
To allocate daily all duties to the individual members of the portering/cleaning team.
To supervise and lead the portering/cleaning team ensuring the daily cleaning schedules are adhered to and strict compliance to all hygiene procedures are met throughout the department.
To supervise and ensure that all portering/cleaning staff working within the Catering Department are fully conversant with and complete all relevant paperwork daily and that all records are correctly maintained.
To supervise the cleaning standards of the team and all hygiene related aspects of food preparation and storage.
To ensure the correct disposal of waste as laid down by agreed guidelines.
To operate a variety of types of equipment some of which are of a computerised nature e.g. computerised dishwashers.
To safely deliver the provision of milk to units and departments around the hospital site as and when required.
To safely deliver ward and department provision issues, as and when required, ensuring a signature of receipt is obtained.
To collect patient meal order forms from wards and departments around the hospital site.
To use knives and other cutting equipment safely and correctly
To concentrate while carrying out repetitive tasks and operating equipment.
To twice daily check dish wash and rinse temperatures and instigate any necessary action if temperatures are found to be incorrect.
To clear away and clean down at the end of the working shift in accordance with daily cleaning schedules.
To assist with some food preparation and packaging when required.
To assist with food delivery when required.
To ensure that all members of the potering/cleaning team are correctly dressed for duty in accordance with departmental rules on personal hygiene / uniform and jewellery.
To contribute to a cost effective service by ensuring economic use of commodities and other resources.
To report any defects to buildings or equipment via the relevant reporting system to estates.
To report immediately any incidence of pest infestation to a member of the catering management team.
Documentation Control
To ensure that departmental rules and policies are complied with at all times.
To complete relevant documentation e.g. temperature controls and cleaning schedules.
To ensure that all documentation for the required standards of cleaning is completed accurately as per laid down guidelines.
To ensure all paperwork for ISO 9001 is completed accurately and on time where applicable.
To complete control documents regarding daily cleaning inspections
To complete staff related documentation e.g. sickness reporting / AIMS forms.
To complete weekly time sheet for oneself.
Procedural Management
To display a professional attitude at all times including wearing correct clean uniform, footwear and minimum jewellery in line with NBT Policy of food Safety and Pest Control and individual departmental policies and requirements. You will act in a courteous manner to all patients, staff, visitors and work colleagues.
To maintain and observe departmental rules and legislation relating to the Food Hygiene (general) Regulations.
To adhere and follow legislation with regards to food temperature regulations.
To observe and follow safety regulations and safe procedures in compliance with The Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Fire, Manual Handling and other legislation as appropriate.
To be fully conversant with and ensure compliance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system in place for the department.
To fully understand and adhere to the written Safe Systems of Work.
To understand and adhere to all Trust and department policies relating to staff terms of employment.
Staff Management
To supervise the portering/cleaning team in all aspects of work involved.
To ensure there is adequate liaison between staff in the stores area, production area, meal despatch area, central wash up area and restaurant back bar area.
To provide instruction too less senior grades of staff as and when required.
To deal with first line disciplinary matters i.e. counselling as and when required.
To ensure all staff allocated to you receive an annual appraisal.
Supervisory Responsibilities
To ensure that the portering/cleaning team is staffed at all times to the appropriate agreed levels.
To ensure that the portering/cleaning team clean and sanitise all equipment and utensils to the agreed standards of hygiene.
To ensure that at the end of the cleaning shift all areas and equipment are left clean with all equipment stacked neatly away and all chemicals stored correctly and safely.
To ensure that all staff correctly dispose of waste according to the agreed guidelines.
To perform on the job training to members of the potering/cleaning team when required on a daily basis.
To ensure the portering/cleaning team take great care with the safety of food regarding temperature control and contamination while cleaning procedures are being carried out.
To issue all necessary cleaning materials / chemicals that are required for the day-to-day cleaning / sanitizing of the department.
To ensure the delivery provision of milk and ward kitchen issues.
To ensure the daily collection of patient meal order forms from wards and departments around the hospital site are delivered to catering office within the required time frame.
To ensure that the portering/cleaning team adhere to official guidelines and relevant legislation in all aspects of they’re day to day duties.
Communication
To attend meetings with other Supervisors and Managers and contribute to evaluating any future direction of Catering Services ensuring discussions are reported back to colleagues.
To liaise between other departments e.g. Portering, ward staff as and when necessary.
To promote a professional attitude in all aspects of communication with customers (patients, visitors etc.)
To interact with visitors to NBT via dining rooms.
Training
To undertake any training necessary to help promote the professional image of the Catering Department.
To assist with releasing junior members of staff from duties to attend training.
Person specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential criteria
- To hold or able to obtain within 3 months of commencement of employment with NBT, a Level 2 Foundation certificate in Food Hygiene or its equivalent.
- Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety
- Recently working or have worked in the Catering industry in the last 3 years (been in post not later than 6 months)
- Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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