Job summary

We currently have a permanent part time catering vacancy at Pershore Community Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PS. working 10.5 hours per week (Wk. 1 9.75hrs Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 15.45-19.00 / Wk.2 11.5hrs Wednesday 15.45-19.00, Saturday 09.00-14.15 & Sunday 15.45-19.00) .

We have supportive and passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you can succeed in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongsideour clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience through the provision of a catering service.

These are some of the benefits you will be entitled to should you work for us;

Competitive pay with weekend enhancements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon contracted hours and length of service

Flexible hours to suit other employment and carer responsibilities

Career progression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHS

Extensive training and support available

NHS pension and life assurance provision

Other staff benefits include:

Free/reduced car parking is available on most sites

Uniform provided

Health and wellbeing packages available

Seasonal incentive schemes

Application for this role will be considered in adherence to the Working Time Regulations this will be discussed with you during interview.

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves on maintaining catering standards to a 5-star environmental health audit process and in line with the National Standards for Healthcare Food and Drink.

Join our teams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.

Working alongside dietetics and clinical teams, catering services ensure patients receive nutritionally balanced diets to support their recovery, in accordance with national standards and the Trusts Food and Drink Strategy.

You will be part of a team who deliver a fully comprehensive quality catering service offering choice to patients, staff and visitors which meets legislative and mandatory requirements, in accordance with schedules and procedures. You must maintain a high standard for all food and beverage preparation including hot, cold and ambient items.

The post will consist of varied duties to include taking patients meal orders face to face, serving patient meals, clearing away, washing up, cleaning of departments and equipment, food prep, receiving and monitoring deliveries, putting food items away, following all guidance on labelling and stock control.

In return, you will receive full support, training and guidance to enable you to undertake all catering duties.

About us

We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.

We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.

We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.

We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing including wellbeing festivals and access to free online exercise classes.

At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.

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