Catering Technician - Kitchen Deep Clean

NHS Jobs; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Oswestry is seeking a Catering Technician to support the kitchen deep-clean program and daily patient feeding service. The role covers meal preparation assistance, meal delivery, and maintaining high hygiene standards across wards.

You will follow HACCP procedures, assist with stock handling and equipment cleaning, and help training new staff. The position is based on site and involves working as part of the catering team in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality catering service to patients, staff and service users.
• Collect and record menu choices and dietary requirements for inpatients and staff.
• Prepare ready-to-eat food and assist cooks with basic cooking duties.
• Maintain safe food handling and allergen control practices.
• Deliver ward stores and food supplies to wards and departments.
• Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery and equipment.
• Follow food hygiene legislation and HACCP procedures.
• Assist with induction and training of new colleagues.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Hygiene compliance

Customer service

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Catering Technician - Kitchen Deep Clean

Main Responsibilities for a Catering Technician Provide a high-quality catering service to patients, staff and other service users. Receive, communicate and act on information relating to patient meal choices, dietary requirements and service adaptations, ensuring details are clear, accurate and shared promptly. Collect and accurately record menu choices for inpatients and staff meal-delivery services, highlighting dietary requirements and allergen alerts. Prepare and present ready-to-eat food in accordance with Catering Department procedures and agreed quality standards. Support cooks with basic food preparation and cooking duties, as required. Prioritise high-risk food preparation and follow safe working practices, including allergen controls and approved cleaning procedures. Prepare and deliver ward stores, food supplies and other catering provisions to wards and departments. Clean, prepare and organise ward food trolleys for meal services. Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers and small equipment manually and by using commercial dishwashing equipment. Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and associated equipment manually and with approved cleaning machinery. Comply with food hygiene legislation and departmental standards for food-service equipment, preparation areas and general cleanliness. Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point procedures and the Trusts Food Safety Management System, completing all required monitoring and audit records accurately. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and wear the required uniform and personal protective equipment. Comply with all relevant health and safety requirements, departmental procedures and safe systems of work. Report defective equipment, repairs, maintenance issues and requirements for personal protective equipment or small equipment to a supervisor or other appropriate member of staff. Support building security by ensuring doors and windows are appropriately secured when areas are unattended. Work collaboratively as part of the catering team and assist with the induction and task-based training of new colleagues. Provide clear guidance to relief staff who are covering duties, including local procedures and required work routines. Operate the cash register and accurately process transactions at the point of service. Receive and store goods correctly, maintaining appropriate stock rotation and reporting shortages or issues.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage depending on experience.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage depending on experience.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage depending on experience.