Diet Services Technician

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Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Diet Services Technician to join their team. This role involves preparing specialist milk feeds and therapeutic meals for children in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and care. You will work within a supportive environment, receiving all necessary training, and be part of a diverse workforce committed to inclusion and excellence in patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's health, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Diversity and inclusion networks

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy customer service environment.
• Knowledge of health & safety at work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specialist milk feeds and therapeutic meals for children.
• Work under the supervision of dietitians and technicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Ability to work standing for long shifts

Education

GCSE or equivalent

SVQ/NVQ level 1 in hospitality and catering

Tools

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £30,039 - £31,088 Inclusive per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/05/2025 23:59

Diet Services Technician

Band 3

Job overview

You will be supported by a large department of Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants, Diet Service Technicians and supervisors.

We require a dedicated and motivated individual with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and approachable disposition. All necessary training is provided.

The post will require working 13 hours (2x 6.5hr shifts) per week.

Main duties of the job

This position is responsible for accurately preparing specialist milk feeds in the Special Feeds Unit and therapeutic meals in the Diet Kitchen for children admitted to hospital.

Working for our organisation

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve , and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage , people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities . By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care .

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive . Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks ; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Combined Values

• Combined Values
• GCSE or equivalent, 3/Foundations S Grade, Foundation GNVQ
• SVQ/NVQ level 1, Level 1 vocational awards in hospitality and catering

Experience/Knowledge

• Food Safety Level 2
• Previous experience in busy customer service-related environment
• Good understanding of health & safety at work

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Be able to lift (up to 6-8Kg), bend, twist, kneel and crouch
• Ability to work standing for 7-8hr shift.

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Aisha Zabuair Job title Head of Production Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 02074059200 Additional information

Or Diet Service Manager - Diana Badare on Ext 5161