Multi Skilled Operative

Position Details

Position 1

Wednesday (09:30 - 17:30) and Thursday (11:15 - 19:15) - 15 hours per week.

Position 2

Wednesday (14:45 - 19:15), Thursday (11:15 - 19:15), Friday (11:30 - 16:00) - 16.5 hours per week.

The Multi Skilled Catering Operative plays a key role in delivering a safe, efficient, and high quality catering service for patients, staff and visitors. Working as part of the Catering Services team the post holder will support food preparation, service, cleaning and hygiene duties across multiple catering areas, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and Trust policies.

The role requires flexibility, a strong focus on customer care and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a busy healthcare environment. Full training and support will be provided.

Salary may be subject to enhancements following NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Job responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and serve food and beverages in line with agreed menus and dietary requirements.
• Provide a friendly, professional and empathetic service to patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety in accordance with food safety legislation, HACCP and Trust policies.
• Carry out routine cleaning of catering areas, equipment and utensils to required standards.
• Complete all food safety, temperature and cleaning records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support patients with menu choices where required, being mindful of allergens, special diets and cultural needs.
• Assist with stock control, including checking deliveries, stock rotation, storage and replenishment.
• Use catering equipment safely and report any faults, hazards or shortages promptly.
• Work flexibly across different catering areas and shifts to meet service needs, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Work effectively as part of the Catering Services team and support colleagues as required.
• Attend mandatory training and actively participate in induction and ongoing development.
• Comply with all Trust policies, including Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Equality & Diversity.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle to work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms and the opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities. If you have a flexible working request that is compatible with the service, we will do our best to accommodate it.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the south coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Good standard of education
• Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Knowledge and Skills

Experience

• Experience using tills and handling money
• Previous catering experience including basic food handling and preparation
• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to manage time and priorities
• Experience of working in an NHS catering environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.