Kitchen Porter

Overall Aim of Job

As a kitchen porter you would work in areas where food is prepared, maintaining kitchen areas with good hygiene, keeping them clean and safe, whilst helping with the preparation of food.

To provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

Prepares and delivers food service with optimal nutritional care and meal service to hospital patients by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Carry out necessary cleaning tasks in order to maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment.
• Sweep/mop floors during service and at the time of the shift.
• Wash up all soiled crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots and pans.
• Unload deliveries, collect waste and carry it to refuse bins
• Collects and places rubbish in designated containers. Breaks down cardboard boxes.
• Lift and carry heavy items following manual handling guidelines.
• Stocks storeroom and freezer, rotating supplies for first and last out.
• Stocks canteens
• Participates in quality control and quality improvement data gathering.
• Setting up teas, coffees and refreshments for function if needed and clearing away following function.
• Observe the correct use and care of equipment reporting any defect in materials or equipment properly.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure that all the necessary information is being recorded accurately and efficiently.
• Observes infection control and HACCP policies in food handling storage, wearing gloves and proper protective equipment.
• Knows and follows hospital policies, procedures and practices in compliance with legislations and JCI requirements.
• Knows and follows fire and disaster plan, Manual Handling technics, use PPE if needed
• Any other duties, which may be necessary from time to time
• Help if needed with food preparation
• Provide assistance to other staff if needed

Person Specification

Experience

• Preferable 6 months relevant work experience.
• Preferable knowledge of Food Hygiene

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

• Observes all infection control policies for proper food handling, storage, hand washing, glove wearing, uniform and grooming. Works as a team player to meet goals and department demands.
• Exhibits high level of customer/patient relation skills.
• Exhibits ability to work as member of team in daily performance of duties.
• Interaction with all hospital departments.
• Knowledge of all standard procedures for food preparation, goods in, storage and hygiene.

Personal Competencies

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• A good level of English is required.

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service.Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.

Under the Hospital’s Health & Safety risk assessment, Beacon Hospital requires that all Employees, Consultants and Contractors that can receive a Covid 19 vaccination must do so in order to exercise their roles in a safe manner, and minimise the risk of endangering their own health, the health of patients, or the health of those that they work with.

"Beacon Hospital is an equal opportunity employer;we ensure that our practices support a diverse and inclusive environment for all present and future employees"