Linen Porter
Omni Facilities Management
£13.25 to £13.25 an hour
PermanentFull time
Immediate start following a successful interview We're hiring a Housekeeping Associates to join our amazing team here at Omni Facilities Management Established in 1980, Omni Facilities Management is a leading provider of outsourced services to over 150 hotels across the UK, Netherlands, and South Africa. Employing over 4,000 people, Omni provides Housekeeping, Recruitment, Property and Software Services to major hotel groups including InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Hilton, Marriott, Redefine BDL Hotels, Raffles, Shangri-La, Ritz-Carlton and Resorts World. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated candidates for the position of Housekeeping Associate who will be responsible for cleaning the hotel bedrooms, bathrooms and public areas, ensuring that sufficient linen is available for daily operations and might also be required to complete additional cleaning tasks in the Back of House. Benefits from working with the company: Two weekly payments Up to 28 days paid holiday per year Permanent contract of employment Career progression on to our Management Programs & Flexible Learning Courses Company Benefits including retail discounts on food, shopping, clothes, holidays. eating out and up to 55% on cinema tickets Opportunity to work with great teams for an industry leader! Shift Pattern: Up to 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Sunday (24/7 Operation) Desired profile: Experienced in the Housekeeping Department in a hotel Willingness to work Ability to work under pressure with strong organizational skills Confident, professional, and welcoming personality Duties include: Linen Porter Ensure the delivery of clean linen to designated areas in the hotel by specified deadlines Ensure the collection of soiled linen from designated areas in the hotel by specified deadlines Check all linen cupboards on a regular basis and ensure they are maintained in a tidy, organized manner and fully stocked Keep the service areas clean and tidy Wait for the linen delivery at the times specified by the hotel Bring all the dirty linen to the linen room, classify it, and count it Return damaged linen and ensuring it is accounted for by following the required procedure Pushing and pulling of linen trolleys throughout the hotel In your role as a Housekeeping Associate, you may also be required to perform other duties like: Room Attendant: Clean hotel rooms to required standards and by required deadlines Complete regular cleaning routines (task of the day) as per training Change bed linen and towels and make beds High and low dusting and polishing furniture Clean bathrooms, including vanity, sink, bath/shower, tiles / glass, and walls Vacuum and mop floors Replace stock of guest supplies, such as shampoo, soap, and brochures e Re-stock drinks in the mini bar Re-stock and clean equipment used Public Area Cleaner Clean designated public areas of the hotel to required standards and by required deadlines Complete regular cleaning routines (task of the day) Vacuum, mop floors, and clean windows Dust and polish furniture and re-stock and clean equipment used Replace stock of supplies, such as soap, toilet rolls, brochures etc. Re-stock and clean equipment used Attend and provide input at housekeeping meetings. Act on any special instructions and pass on relevant information Be responsible for all keys in your possession Report anything which may be considered a Health & Safety hazard. Perform related duties and special projects, which may be assigned by the Executive Housekeeper or Assistant Executive Housekeeper
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Occupational Therapist - Stroke | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT - Chesterfield
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
ContractPart time
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST -Band 5 Fixed term (9 months) Hours: 34 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke and Neurology team. The post holder will work in a dedicated OT team alongside a supportive MDT, to deliver occupational therapy as part of a 7 day service. The role provides an opportunity to work across the stroke pathway; as the OT team covers hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation on the stroke unit. The team is committed to delivering high standards of care across the whole patient pathway. We are seeking applications from individuals with a passion for providing rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions. You will need to demonstrate time management skills and the ability to be flexible, to be able to manage a mixed acute and rehab caseload in a busy setting. Excellent communication skills will be key, as you will be working with patients and their families in stressful and complex situations. The successful candidate will also demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be committed to team working both within OT and the wider MDT. Applicants will be supported to develop problem solving and specialist clinical skills essential for meeting the demands of this setting. Regular supervision will be provided and a staff appraisal system is in operation. department. Please note, Stroke services across Derbyshire are undergoing a review and there will be some changes in service delivery in the future. Working for our organisation As a trust we offer · onsite parking, · wellbeing hub o counselling, o onsite exercise classes, o the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds), · a number of refreshment outlets, · onsite post office · cash machines, · fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week · outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks. As a department we offer: · apprenticeship schemes, · departmental emotional support, · regular catch ups with head of department · regular supervision · yearly appraisal · in-service training programmes · formal and informal support · wellbeing champion Please see the Job description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions. We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Line manager The key to our success is simple: our people. With your experience, energy and commitment, you’ll be able to make a huge difference. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Site Team Administrative Assistant - The Avenue School
Reading Borough Council - Reading, Berkshire
from £18,827 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Monday to Friday – 25 hours per week – 9.30am to 2.30 pm but flexibility with hours - Term Time Only + INSET Days We are seeking to appoint a Site Team Administrative Assistant to join our team at the Avenue School, a vibrant, friendly SEN School supporting over 250 pupils aged 3 – 19 with a range of severe or profound learning difficulties, autism and physical disabilities. In this role, you will be the backbone of our Site Team operations, ensuring the efficient operation of all facilities, maintenance activities, contractor management, compliance reporting and office services. The role also includes providing reception cover as required, delivering a professional and welcoming front-of-house service to visitors, staff and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Provide effective administration support to the Site Team and Health & Safety and Compliance Manager Maintain accurate records, databases, filing systems and documentation relating to Site, Facilities & H&S operations Coordinate and schedule planned maintenance, inspections and servicing activities Maintain contractor records, permits, risk assessments and compliance documentation Assist with procurement activities including obtaining quotes, raising POs and liaising with suppliers. Monitor stock levels of cleaning and facilities supplies and arrange replenishment when required We Are Looking For: Proven experience in a facilities, office admin, or coordinator role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong verbal and written communication skills for dealing with suppliers, contractors and internal teams. Outstanding time-management skills with the ability to prioritize urgent maintenance and other issues. A proactive attitude with a knack for troubleshooting minor office issues independently
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Housekeeper/ Cleaner - Alnwick
Host and Stay - Alnick
from £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Here at Host and Stay we are always looking for dedicated and friendly people to clean and look after our portfolio of properties, helping our owners to maintain their high quality properties, and to ensure our guests receive the very best customer service whilst staying with us. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided. To work with us we need you must be available on our main changeover days, which are Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, with weekdays available too. We are currently offering zero hour contracts, which offers great flexibilty. It is essential that you drive and have access to your own vehicle as we travel between properties in our daily work - travel time is paid for this. Areas covered are Alnwick, Amble, Rothbury, Wooler, Alnmouth, Warkworth, Seahouses, Bamburgh, High Newton, Belford, Waren Mill. Rewards: Cycle to work scheme Employee discounts Employee Assist Programme Paid Travel Time Responsibilities: Thoroughly cleaning the properties between guests. This includes but is not exclusive to hoovering, dusting, polishing, tidying The changing of linen between guests Ensuring and maintaining the presentation of houses for guests and owners. Stock control of household basics/essentials. Reporting any necessary maintenance issues or replacements. As well as the main duties, the role will also include overlooking and managing the finer details unique to each property. Requirements: Full driving license and access to own vehicle to travel to properties (if you have a disability, we will explore reasonable adjustments with you) Good team spirit An ability to work individually and as part of a team Ideally have availability on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays Who is The Host & Stay Group? Host & Stay is a full service holiday home property management company across the UK. Host & Stay was born from a love and passion for property, and a desire to lead the change in an age old industry. Why choose us? The team here at The Host & Stay Group genuinely care about the work we do to transform the lives of our customers and we think this is a pretty big reason to love your career at The Host & Stay Group. Our people are our best asset, so we want to make sure your wellbeing is the best it can be. Our responsibilities as an employer extend beyond the workplace, we want to make sure we can help and support you when you need it most. Any Questions? If you have access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please contact the Recruitment Team on e: recruitment@hostandstay.co.uk - we will be happy to help! We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
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Woodlands Student Skills Coach
Chichester College Group - Chichester
Pro rata of £26,695 - £27,242 per annum (£3,613 - £3,687 per annum))
On-sitePermanentPart time
Student Skills Coach As our Woodlands Student Skills Coach you will: • Supervise the Woodlands Halls of Residence Study Group. • Provide students with a high level of support needed to achieve their programme of study. • Focus on and take a role in the achievement of high individual student attendance and success rates, meeting or surpassing the relevant targets for each in conjunction with the Student Tutors and International Student Support Officer and the Accommodation team. What we can offer you in this role: • The opportunity to be part of an experienced and supportive team. • Working with and closely supporting students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, providing them the opportunity to share their experiences with their peers. • Access to a network of guest speakers and local leaders who have worked with the college and the Woodlands community. What you will bring to the role: • Experience of supporting 16-19 year olds. • Experience of delivering learning advice to students in a 1:1 or group situation. • Ability to meet the demands of challenging behaviour. • Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels verbally and in writing. Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information. • Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay. • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service / 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles). • Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave. • Continuous professional development opportunities. The working pattern for this role will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (18:15-19:45), term time only. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Matthew Lane, Woodlands Student Support Coordinator and Team Leader at lanem2@chichester.ac.uk
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Room Leader - Blagrave Nursery School
Reading Borough Council - Reading, Berkshire
£24,725 to £27,256 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
36.75 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.15am-4.00pm (x3 days) 8.15am-4:15pm (x1 day) 8.15am-3.45pm (x1 day) with a 30-minute lunch break - Term time only including INSET days - Start date: October 2026 We have an exciting position for a full-time room leader to join our friendly supportive team. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful children who deserve the best people working with them. Key responsibilities are: Lead the effective day-to-day management of the room, ensuring high standards, compliance and resource management Support the development and performance of staff through mentoring, guidance and training opportunities Promote children’s learning, progress and wellbeing through quality EYFS practise, observation, and inclusive support Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals to enhance children’s development and engagement We offer: Supportive governors, staff and families A whole team ethos Opportunities for training and development
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Children’s Nights Mobile Support Worker (Relief )
Break Charity - King's Lynn
£12.74 to £12.95 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Children’s Nights Mobile Support Worker (Relief ) Salary: £12.74 to £12.95 per hour, depending on qualifications plus paid mileage Hours: As and when required (21:30 - 07:30) Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk Why Break? At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work. About the role: As a Waking Nights Support Worker in Break’s mobile team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across the range of Break’s services based in and around King's Lynn. If you’re looking for a varied role which incorporates community and residential services, then this is the role for you. Two nights are never the same in this role as you work across Norfolk to provide consistent care for service users. You’ll work with young people between the ages of 5 and 25 providing extra support and shift cover in Break’s residential services for young people and those with disabilities, in our Staying Close, Staying Connected service – a pioneering leaving care offer, and at our disability short break centre. You’ll bring a positive and can-do attitude to the role, have the ability to adapt to a varied workload and be able to build up strong relationships with a range of professionals and children across Break’s services. You’ll need to be an excellent team player who is warm, caring, calm and resilient enough to cope with the complex emotional and behavioural needs of the young people we support. You will need to successfully complete a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare within 24 months of Support Work. This will be fully funded by Break and you will be supported by our training team. Please note that you must have a full, valid, manual driving licence. In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits: • Free, career-enhancing qualifications • A referral scheme offering £1000, split into two payments if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company funded medical cash plan • Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed) • Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives • The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum • And more Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section. If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. Additional Information People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break. To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace. All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview. For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via contactrecruitment@break-charity.org This job is also known as: Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker, Children Support Worker, Children MT3070 #IND1
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Course Leader
Somerset Skills & Learning - TA6 4DL
from £35,862 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, achieve their potential and progress towards a positive future? Are you ready to combine great teaching with the opportunity to lead and inspire others? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced 16 to 19 Course Lead to join our team, leading tutors across our Future Ready Study Programme and Supported Internship provision, while continuing to work directly with young people through your own teaching.
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Consultant Clinical Psychologist | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford
£79,504 - £91,609 Per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arise to join a team of neuropsychologists, assistant psychologists and undergraduate placement students delivering a regional and supra-regional adult and paediatric neuropsychological service in a specialist neurosciences centre. The post-holder will have/develop a sub-specialty interest in epilepsy surgery and awake craniotomy surgery for brain tumours, and will have a primary responsibility for providing a service to those teams. We are open to applications from candidates without specific experience in supporting epilepsy surgery or brain tumour surgery who are interested in developing the necessary skills and knowledge in these areas, and would facilitate suitable supervision/training. The post holder will also undertake specialist neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation and therapy of patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions and to their families and carers, referred by neurologists, gerontologists, psychiatrists general practitioners and others, both from within Oxford University Hospitals Trust and externally. • To provide expert neuropsychological and rehabilitation assessments of patients, based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the client’s care. Clinical work may require intense concentration over prolonged periods in a potentially constrained position and will frequently involve working with highly distressed patients. • To make highly skilled evaluations about treatment options including elective surgery in conjunction with the MDT taking into account theoretical and therapeutic models, psychometric data and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes. • To administer a range of highly specialised neuropsychological and psychometric tests assessing cognitive functions and emotional wellbeing, including setting up and manipulating materials involving fine motor dexterity; conducting prolonged observations of clients’ abilities, emotional state and behaviour during neuropsychological examinations with commensurate recording, documentation and appropriate dissemination of clinical findings and opinion. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Kindly refer to attached job description and person specification for Detailed job description and main responsibilities. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Chef | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester
£25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rate, Per Annum
PermanentFull time
Do you want to work as part of an innovative Catering Team within one of Europe’s leading and the UK’s best Cancer Care Centres? We have a rare opportunity for you to join our inspirational catering team here at “the Christie” as a Chef within our Catering Team. Encouraging healthier lifestyles, our Team of Chefs is skilled in transforming fresh, seasonal ingredients into nutritious home-cooked meals that place our patients, families, and colleagues “At the heart of what we do”. Do you have what it takes to provide exceptional food with exemplary customer service, with a smile, in a fast-paced, caring environment? What will you be doing: • Delivering a high standard of food preparation • Producing food to the highest standards • Ensuring food and hygiene standards are met. • Planning menus and ordering supplies as required. • Dealing with direct patient queries. • Delivering Dietary and Allergen requirements. • Providing a personalised service as appropriate. • Preparing, cooking, and serving of all foods to patients, staff and visitors. • Providing high quality hospitality catering for internal and external events. • Ensuring compliance of all Catering areas. • Providing excellent customer service to patients, families, and colleagues. • Ensuring NHS Food Standards are adhered to. Qualifications and Skills: • Must hold City & Guilds 7061 & 2 or L2/L3 NVQ • L2 Food Hygiene Certificate • L2 HACCP Certification • Experience in large-scale catering, kitchen, or food service industry, preferably in a health care setting. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work effectively within a team environment • Attention to detail and ability to multitask • Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients. Maintain good relationships with ward and other departmental colleagues, both in telephone communications and direct verbal contact. Provide clear catering and food production related information and documentation to colleagues, patient groups, dieticians, and stakeholders. Work with the Executive Head Chef/Deputy Head Chef in identifying and managing the risks in the catering department. Highlight any problem areas regarding provision of service, faults in the fabric or maintenance of the department that will affect the service for any period. Maintain relationships, effective networks, and proactive communication mechanisms with colleagues. Knowledge Training and Experience To carry out all work procedures in accordance with the Food Safety Act and working within departmental HACCP procedures and complete all due diligence records, such as food temperatures taken throughout the preparation and cooking process via the Monika system. This is in line with H.A.C.C.P procedure. To be trained to Basic Food Hygiene standard. To assist with menu planning with full knowledge of standard recipes and food production in large scale catering operations. To have knowledge of therapeutic diets acquired through training and experience. To participate in any training opportunities. Please note that due to the nature of the business, some training may take place in the evening and at weekends. Training is compulsory/mandatory. To complete the temperature recording procedures in the catering department in line with the H.A.C.C.P system inclusive of the electronic MONIKA task minder system and Burlodge ward trolleys to ensure that all due diligence records are up to date for internal and external inspections. Assist in carrying out patient and customer surveys and support the production of reports and action plans. To liaise with the Executive Head Chef/Deputy Head Chef, to continuously develop and improve the kitchen environment and food service and monitor food wastage and report any finding to the Executive Head Chef/Deputy Head Chef. To respond to patients, verbal complaints and visit patients at ward level to answer queries or complaints upon direction of the Executive Head Chef/Deputy Head Chef. Communicate with customers or patients on ward level as required. Assist the Executive Head Chef/Deputy Head Chef to plan for any building work and new equipment/ software upgrades in the kitchen area. Report to the Executive Head Chef/Deputy Head Chef any maintenance requirements regarding the catering department. To be willing to work in different areas of the department if required, and work as a team. To prepare food to meet daily deadlines where accuracy is essential. Reasonable physical skills are required for managing deliveries of stock. To organise and prioritise cooking methods, times, and procedures dependent on the daily workload to ensure a timely service of meals. To provide nutritional, attractive, and palatable meals to hospital patients, staff and visitors and adopt responsibility at all times for the quality and outcome of each dish. Assist all patients, staff, and visitors regarding the catering and food preparation and ward service. To cater for any special functions and events as directed. To be flexible to change shift patterns to suit the needs of the service. To cope with increased workload at short notice and requests for out of hour’s service as required. To be responsible for putting away deliveries and maintain stock control/rotation when required. To concentrate when using equipment, knives and during the cooking process following the risk assessments, to ensure that adequate safety precautions are taken when carrying out all tasks. To be able to provide information on ingredients and allergen to patients, staff, and visitors. To liaise with wards and clinical areas for patient meal requests and dietetic requirements To have a thorough knowledge of all work procedures, practices, and equipment for the catering service. To have a thorough knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition values obtained through training and experience. To have a thorough understanding of allergen requirements To set up pieces of equipment at the start of the working day e.g., ignition of ovens and fryers. Lifting of food in and out of ovens, boilers etc. To clean down all preparation areas after use, following the ‘clean as you go’ procedure. When required be able to take up the patient food trolley up to the ward and serve patients meals when required To be available to see individual patients on request to address queries or concerns and be ready to provide alternatives to the menu as necessary as guided by the Executive Head Chef/Deputy Head Chef. To liaise with ward staff; and ensure process is in place to identify patients’ specific needs. To maintain the Allergen matrix for all meals provided to the patients, staff, and visitors. To follow policies/procedures on all aspects of food purchase, storage, and production. To follow the HACCP policy, addressing any controls and constraints and identify actions required. To follow any recommendations of external bodies i.e., EHO inspector to meet the agreed standards Follow any policies for the catering department and legislative changes relating to all aspects of food purchase, storage, production, and service Use complaints, incidents, and comments positively to learn from issues and provide feedback to improve services. Operate in line with the current catering policy; contribute to developing, reviewing, and updating the policy. Maintain good housekeeping and stock rotation of all provisions within the department. Ensure that all equipment is used efficiently and report any defects in equipment or machinery as soon as they occur to the Executive Head Chef. Ensure compliance with all Trust and departmental policies and procedures. Support and assist new or existing members of staff. Maintain good housekeeping, stock rotation for all provisions in dry stores, fridges, and freezers. (First In First Out) To support any requisitions for provisions required on day-to-day basis. Suggest initiatives to improve the service and reduce costs. Support the Storekeeper to ensure that the required standards are met for all provisions and deliveries. Report any defects of building or equipment immediately to Executive Head Chef. To participate in annual PDP/appraisal meetings line manager. To attend Team meetings and follow development targets. To comply with the Sickness Policy of the Trust. To comply with the No Smoking Policy of the Trust Ensure electronic records (where they apply) are maintained for all related aspects of responsibility. Keep a record of all temperatures, allergens, ,ward visits, training, and associated documents. Use of MANNA Stock System. To enter data as necessary on the Monika equipment for fridge, freezers, food temperatures and cleaning tasks as required. To review and maintain Burlodge digital monitoring system and act on non-compliance. To enter data manually in event of failing IT systems, this includes all daily records for fridge, and freezers, and hot and cold food temperatures throughout the department. Complete training on ESR to ensure compliance with all mandatory and departmental training. Complete data sheets for food wastage surveys and collate information accordingly to produce reports. Liaise with Executive Head Chef to continuously develop and improve the kitchen environment and food service. To promote the healthy eating ethos for patients, staff and visitors and meet nationally agreed targets. To liaise with the dietetic team on menu developments and dietary matters or requirements, including allergen and dysphasic requests. Work within agreed Food Safety and Hygiene policies and procedures. Participate in the manual service provision of the department as necessary. This may include the preparation , cooking and service of food, delivery of trolleys to wards and departments, cleaning as required The job requires standing up for most part of the working day. Full awareness is required when using knives, equipment and monitoring system. Concentration is required on daily use of IT and software programmes To be able to listen and address complaints as they arise. Communication with customers, whether patients, staff or visitors who could be experiencing distressing circumstances and make informed decisions as to how to support them. Working conditions will include food preparation, storage areas and exposure to extreme temperatures within food storage areas. In this role you must be willing to work in other areas of the department and carry out any role that you expect staff to whether in hot conditions, cold storage, and other extreme temperatures. Occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions is required, this may include areas where pests have been located. Meetings, discussions, audits, and surveys will take place in patient and visitor areas. Responsible for Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by acts and omissions at work and ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to. Undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with this post as requested by the Senior Catering Manager / Executive Head Chef. This post is to assist the Executive Head Chef, close working is required. N.B. This job description is not exhaustive. It may be necessary to carry out any other duties in order to provide an effective Catering Services. This could involve working within another area but would only be done after discussion with the employee This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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