Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the team .

You will be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, good communication skills and a positive and professional attitude.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications.

To be responsible for kitchen cleaning and the standards of hygiene within the kitchens at ward level and ensuring that the service complies with Food Safety Legislation.

You will ensure that high quality Food Hygiene and cleaning standards are maintained at all times.

You will be required to work within a team and will need good communication skills to maintain working relationships within the team and present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

156-6965230

Job locations

West Cornwall Hospital

Penzance

TR18 5PF

Job description

Job responsibilities

To monitor temperature control procedures following set specification.

Audit check dates and stock rotation of all food commodities within working areas.

Maintain excellent personal hygiene and uniform standard.

To observe correct use and care of equipment, reporting breakdowns or defects to ensure maximum efficiency and serviceability of all equipment used on site. Report faults/equipment failures to supervisors and management.

Maintain excellent cleaning standards within all working areas following set specifications and cleaning schedules whilst complying with COSH data and training.

Appropriate removal of food waste as per set specification using designated waste and recycling streams.

Record appropriate food waste and report high levels of waste to supervisors and management.

Report any sightings of pests or damage that could provide potential harbourage to pests.

Complete all relevant control documentation including daily quality report documentation recording the temperature of food and equipment.

To contribute towards the development of best practice within the hospital and to ensure the Trusts philosophy of quality care and customer service is reflected in practice.

To Buddy new employees, assisting them to grasp policy and principals around daily working practices.

To practice what has been learnt in training and instruction given and contribute appropriately.

To maintain patient safety through vigorous and consistent compliance with Trust Policy and Food Hygiene Legislation including the prevention and control of infection and hand hygiene.

Please see the attached job description for full details.