Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- GMS Band A
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-24-GMS12589-A
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Managed Services
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £22,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Kitchen Porter, GMS Band A- Catering
GMS Band A
GMS provides the estates, facilities, sterile services and materials management services for the Trust. We provide services such as clinical equipment management, provision of facilities services such as catering, domestics, portering and linen, manage the construction and development of new and existing healthcare buildings and manage the building, engineering and grounds services.
GMS aims to provide a best value customer service which ensures a safe, compliant and sustainable environment, and that supports our customers to be efficient and effective in patient care.
Job overview
A great opportunity has arisen to join our professional catering teams at Gloucestershire Hospitals. Each year, our hard working staff prepare, cook and serve over a million meals for patients, staff and visitors from our production kitchen.
We are looking for Kitchen porters who will be key members of our team helping keep the kitchen and equipment hygienically clean and ready for service. Working Monday -Sunday 12.00-20.00- over 5 days
Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) not Agenda for Change as stated.
Please see attached TCS for reference
Main duties of the job
-To undertake general cleaning duties within catering department and associated areas, following safe systems of work and achieving agreed standards
- To wash up cutlery, crockery, utensils, equipment and containers, ensuring a clean and safe food and beverage service is available at all times
- Provide good customer service and build good relationships with our customers, greet customers and approach them in a way that is natural and fits the individual situation
Working for our organisation
GMS is a forward looking and enterprising organisation with a clear vision for the future of delivering high performing services with a focus on continuous improvement. Our 720-strong team are responsible for developing, maintaining and operating those facilities to support the needs of our staff and customers, and to achieve GMS’s vision.
We provide essential facilities management and estates services to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring a high quality environment for the benefit of staff, visitors and patients. Specialising in healthcare, we have a deep understanding of the sector and what is required to keep non-clinical operations running smoothly, now and in the future.
GMS vision: Together, exceptional every day.
GMS values :
1. excellence: we are proactive, enthusiastic and put the customer first in everything we do
2. inclusive: we work as a team and value everyone’s contribution
3. integrity: we are honest, principled and reliable
4. listening: we are welcoming and are interested in other people’s thoughts and feelings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake general cleaning duties within catering department and retail areas, following safe systems of work and achieving agreed standards
Specialised cleaning of production equipment following the correct use and care of equipment, reporting any damage, malfunction or maintenance requirements to the GMS help desk and advise the supervisor of action taken with documented information on the job number.
To report maintenance faults and building fabric issues to your Supervisor in accordance with local procedure.
To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work
Report any sightings of pests or damage to the fabric of the buildings that could provide potential harbourage to pests.
To observe and comply with Food Hygiene & Health and Safety Regulations at all times. Also responsible for adhering to all GMS policies, procedures and guidelines as appropriate.
To wash up cutlery, crockery, utensils, equipment and containers, ensuring a clean and safe food and beverage service is available at all times
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Maths GCSE Level 2 (Training is offered via the adult learning via GMS/training department)
- English GCSE Level 2 (Training is offered via the adult learning via GMS/training department)
- Basic Health and Safety
- Level 1 or higher- Food Safety Certificate (Training is offered via GMS/training department)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to deadline and complete tasks
- Be physically fit
- Manual Handling
Desirable criteria
- Customer Service Skills
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Ability to use initiative
- “Hands on” flexible approach
- Be able to work as part of a team for GMS and as part of a wider team working with others
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Lane
- Job title
- Catering Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 6438
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