Storeperson

NHS; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Stores person in our busy Hospital Catering Department, responsible for managing the storage and safekeeping of goods. Applicants should have relevant food safety certifications, experience in large-scale catering, and strong team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Hold Food Foundation Level 2 certificate/Basic Food Hygiene.
• Experience in large-scale catering operations and NHS.
• Significant experience with computer online ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage storage and safekeeping of goods in the Catering stores.
• Receive goods from suppliers and check for damage.
• Track movement of goods and manage related paperwork.

Skills

Knowledge of legislation (C.O.S.H.H, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene)

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

Supervising Food Safety in Catering NVQ Level 3

Level 4 Food Safety

First Aid Certificate

Job description

A position has arisen for a Stores person working in our Catering stores within our busy Hospital Catering Department. The role involves managing the storage and safekeeping of goods in the Catering stores area.

Main duties of the job

The post is in a busy Hospital kitchen. Store Persons manage the storage and safekeeping of goods in a store or warehouse. They receive goods from suppliers, check the goods for damage, and store them appropriately. They track the movement of goods and are responsible for all paperwork relating to the receiving and dispatching of goods.

The candidate should hold their Food Foundation Level 2 certificate/Basic Food Hygiene certificate and have knowledge of working in a large industrial kitchen.

They should be able to work under pressure, work off their own initiative, and be able to work as part of a large team.

At our core is Patient Care and recuperation.

About us

The Organisation operates from 3 main sites: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital, and Westmorland General Hospital, along with community healthcare premises. RLI & FGH have a range of General Hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides General Hospital services and an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life threatening conditions. All 3 hospitals offer planned care including Out-Patients, Diagnostics, Therapies, Day cases, and Inpatient Surgery, along with community outreach services across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and duties, please refer to the Job description and Person Specification available under the supporting documents. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay (UHMB) can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Supervising Food Safety in Catering NVQ Level 3
• CIEH Principles of Manual Handling
• Evidence of continual personal development
• Level 4 Food Safety
• First Aid Certificate
• Level 2 NVQ Support Service
• Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship for IT Application Specialists

Experience

• Significant experience with computer online ordering systems
• Experience of safe food storage and stock rotation
• Experience of large-scale catering operations
• Experience working in a customer care environment
• NHS experience

Skills, ability, and knowledge

• Knowledge of legislation such as C.O.S.H.H, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload for oneself and others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per year, Pro Rata Per Annum