Patient Meal Service Specialist

NHS Jobs; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend enhancements

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking staff for ward meal service and patient meal preparation. The role involves visiting wards to collect orders, delivering meals, and recording temperatures in line with Trust food safety policies.

You will work in chilled and wet environments, maintain high cleanliness standards, and follow COSHH and infection control procedures. Enhancements are paid for weekend shifts, and duties include clearing equipment and adhering to waste regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital catering or ward meal service.
• Knowledge of temperature recording and monitoring.
• Awareness of food safety and COSHH policies.

Responsibilities

• Visit wards to take meal orders using SAFFRON on a handheld tablet.
• Deliver meals to wards and collect from trolleys/Cam Carts within set times.
• Record meal temperatures prior to service and ensure compliance with food safety policies.
• Clean and maintain wash-up areas and operate dish wash equipment.
• Prepare meal trays and regenerate patient meals in ward areas.
• Report faults or hazards to supervisor and follow COSHH guidelines.

Skills

Food safety

Infection control

COSHH compliance

Cleaning standards

Tools

SAFFRON system

Job description

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking staff for ward meal service and patient meal preparation. The role involves visiting wards to collect orders, delivering meals, and recording temperatures in line with Trust food safety policies.

You will work in chilled and wet environments, maintain high cleanliness standards, and follow COSHH and infection control procedures. Enhancements are paid for weekend shifts, and duties include clearing equipment and adhering to waste regulations.