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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
DSFS Grade A
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 24.5 hours per week (2 week rota)
Job ref
166-DSFS-6860849
Employer
Derbyshire Support Facilities Services
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£22,840 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Interview date
06/01/2025

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Derbyshire Support Facilities Services logo

PSA Patient Caterer

DSFS Grade A

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Patient Services Department which is within the facilities division.Ìý ÌýWe are looking to grow our already successful catering team, to work at the newly built Derwent unit which is part of Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust that is located in the grounds of Chesterfield Royal hospital.

The successful candidate will be a great team player, who can work within our onsiteÌýÌýÌý kitchens at Derwent and can help the teams to deliver a fantastic food service to our service users within this newly developed unit. They will be a great communicator and have the ability to think on their feet. The role will include basic kitchen duties as well as assisting with the food service to ensure a seamless delivery to our customer.

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Other duties include ensuring all kitchen areas are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner whilst meeting the required specified standards in line with our policies.Ìý You will be responsible for ensuring patient’s meals are served efficiently and that the food quality served meets the required specification, in line with Trust policy.

The hours of work are: - 11:00 - 18:30 (7.0 hours) x 3 days week one/ 4 days week two.

The Rota will be based on 2 week rota, working 3 days one week, 4 days the following week.Ìý You will be required to work alternative weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job include:

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-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To provide a customer focused service.

-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Cleaning of crockery, pots and pans. using a dishwashing machine and manually washing.

-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Preparation of hot and cold food items, and other meals or functions.

-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management.

-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of risk management and security.

-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Carry out general and specialised cleaning tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures.

-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To ensure compliance with in COSHH, HACCP and all Trust policies relevant

-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý to the post particularly with regard to the food hygiene policy'

-ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The loading and unloading of ovens and food trolleys

Working for our organisation

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that’s 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the ‘Chesterfield Royal family’, DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that’s dynamic, flexible, and proactive.

DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone’s abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.Ìý

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered

Please see below link for the DSFS website.

When applying for roles please complete all sections of the application form.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • To be able to read and understand to the required standard.
Desirable criteria
  • Basic education to include Maths and English
  • Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understanding the importance of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment
  • Previous experience in a similar environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to carry out instructions accurately
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
  • Basic IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Flexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Able to undertake the physical aspects of the post

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mrs Sara-Lea Goodwin
Job title
Deputy Head of Facilities
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246516315