Key results area:

• As this post will have direct contact with patients and visitors the post holder must have a positive, friendly and professional attitude at all times.
• To be responsible for the cleaning of the kitchen in the ward area & canteen area as directed by your manager and the serving of food and beverages to patients & staff.
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the hospital. (see also page 8 dignity & welfare of patients and dignity at work.)
• Ensure Hospital policies and procedures in all aspects of care are adhered to
• Maintain healthy working relationships

Responsibilities and accountabilities

• To arrive on duty at the correct time, adhere to ISO: 2007 guidelines in relation to jewellery uniform and nail varnish etc.

• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance

• To ensure the timely delivery of catering requirements as requested

• To ensure that all preparation areas/ distribution/ ward areas / main kitchen / staff canteen are kept tidy.

• To work in the pot wash/kitchen/canteen/hospitality including 65/66 area if requested

• To record & sign the temperatures of all equipment & meals in the HACCP booklet twice per day.

• Meals to be served to staff in a professional and courteous manner in compliance with HACCP and food regulations.

• To report all maintenance faults incidents, breakages to the catering officer on duty

• To hand in all lost property to the catering officer on duty

• To be fully versed and to fully comply with the hospital policies and procedures as per HR manual.

• To attend training as required

• To adhere to break times as set out by hospital management

• To carry out any other duties allocated to you by catering officer / manager

• Reporting of all accidents to catering staff or third parties arising out of the performance of duties by the by the catering staff

Note: The start and finish times of shifts may change to meet the service needs of the department and patients.