Kitchen Porter

Salary £25,272 pa, pro rata. Closing date 22/07/:59. Location Kingsway Hospital, Town Derby. Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Various shifts 06:40 - 14:30 & 10:40 - 18:30). Employment type Permanent.

Job overview

To provide the highest standards of hygiene within the Catering Department areas by adhering to and practising the cleaning work schedules as prescribed and to ensure the safe delivery of food and meals to all wards on the Kingsway site in Derby.

Driving electric vehicles to deliver all food trolleys and refreshments to external buildings forms a daily part of the role so a VALID UK DRIVING LICENCE is required for this post.

Main duties of the job

• The cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas, refrigerators and food stores to the required standards.
• Specialist cleaning of Catering equipment including industrial fryers, ovens, bain marie.
• The washing up of utensils, pots, pans and crockery used by staff and patients as and when required.
• The delivery of meals and goods to any and all areas as required and the collection of pots, goods and other items as required, including the driving of the electric truck within the hospital grounds.
• Unloading and unpacking of all types of goods used within the catering department, and placing them in appropriate areas, e.g. refrigerators, deep freezers, etc.; observing strict stock rotation performance standards.
• Ensure that Health and Safety Regulations and Food Hygiene Regulations are upheld by adhering to safe working practices prescribed.
• To ensure that all vehicles are checked daily prior to use, completing the forms provided, reporting any defects immediately to the catering supervisor, and connecting the electric vehicles to the chargers as required.
• Liaising with delivery drivers and performing Banksman Duties to ensure the provision and maintenance of a safe area for delivery vehicles to the store yard.

Working for our organisation

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community and welcome people from a variety of backgrounds.

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to LGBTI+, BAME, and Christian networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Person specification Education

• Experience within a catering background
• Basic food hygiene certificate

Skills

• Excellent customer care skills
• Physical capability

Qualifications

• Full UK driving Licence

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that is job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and we promote a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome and attract people from all backgrounds and set out a clear commitment to equality of opportunity for all.