As a member of our Catering team, your main duties will be to prepare and cook a variety of meals for patients, relatives, staff and the general public and to assist with functions that the hospice sites require. This role can be very physically demanding.
Internal Key relationships
- Inpatient ward
- Facilities Team
- Senior management
- Volunteers
External Key relationships
- Cash Register Supply Co - CRS
- Acopia
- Infinity
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the organisation.
Operational Responsibilities:
- To prepare, cook and serve meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and supper for patients, visitors, and staff, this will involve direct patient contact. A good understanding of basic cooking is essential. (i.e.: cooking with fresh individual ingredients as opposed to packets or jars).
- To assist with helping to develop new menu options that accommodate the requirements of a diverse population, also any special dietary requirements.
- To assist with preparation of items sold through ellenor outlets.
- To assist at special functions at the Hospice’s sites as directed.
- To assist with any scheduled catering cleaning duties as directed.
- To participate in activities organised with other teams such as the Children’s Team.
- To assist with cover of catering duties on weekends and Bank Holidays as part of a rota system.
- To be responsible for following safe working practices and to follow all Health & Safety, Food Regulations 1995 and HACCP guidelines.
To assist with ordering supplies within pre agreed budgets in the absence of the Catering Manager