Patient Catering Assistant - GGH


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,272
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE3 9QP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

Visiting Wards and collecting meal orders directly from patients using an electronic collation system (SAFFRON) by the means of a hand-held tablet Delivering meals to wards/departments via trolleys, Regen Ovens and in Cam carts in the set time frame for the patient meal service. Collection of dirty and used cutlery in/on trolleys or Cam Carts in a timely manner. Completing meal service at ward level Minimal food preparation as required in the main production kitchen.Working in the wash up area of the kitchen, using a machine dish wash and also manually washing up when required. Able to accurately record and monitor temperatures to required frequencies. Ensuring that foods are checked for suitability for special diets.Reporting any faults or defects of equipment or kitchen area to your supervisor, ensuring that any equipment is taken out of use and labelled do not use. Picking and packing and preparation of patient meal trays for meal service, adhering to Trust Food Safety Management Policies and Procedures at all times when required.Working within chilled areas and in wet environments.Responsibility for ensuring the high standards of cleanliness is maintained throughout the work area adhering to Trust policies and procedures.To carry out cleaning tasks, both specific and generic, to prescribed work schedules for designated areas, in line with Trust policies and procedures.To adhere to Trust Infection Control Prevention and Control of Substances Hazard to Health (COSHH) policies in carrying out cleaning tasks.To adhere to the Trust colour coding system to prevent cross infection.Ensuring the correct and economical use of materials and cleaning chemicals seeking advice from the Team Lead if in any doubt.To remove and dispose of food, cardboard, and household waste adhering to Waste regulations and Trust policies and procedures.Ensure all equipment is cleaned after use and stored securely. Ensure all cleaning products are stored securely. Report to your Team Lead any incidents, accidents, mishaps. Preparing meal trays and regeneration of patient meals at ward level adhering to Trust food safety management policies and procedures at all times Recording meal temperatures prior to service deliveryResponsibility for the ward kitchen/regeneration area ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained

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