About The Role

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Our team members come from all walks of life but what they all have in common is that they are professional, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Our team members are adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Do you share these values? Then we could have just the role for you. We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford.

What you can expect in return

Increased days of annual leave with years of service.
Being part of a friendly and supportive team
Support with career opportunities if desired
An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

This is a part time role working 25 hours a week

For more information on why you should work for Practice Plus Group please see the video below:

Providing an efficient, high quality dedicated food and beverage service, operating in line with clearly defined standards and in compliance with policies and procedures

WARD

To be involved in all aspects of food and beverage service to patients at all times whilst on duty.
Be able to understand and interpret menu content.
To serve meals to inpatients and be involved in MUST audit process by completion of a nutritional intake sheet for each and every meal provided.
To inform staff of any patient who has refused or not eaten much of their meal for onward management.
To act on any patient dietary requests for additional/alternative food or beverages requirements reporting any difficulty to the Head or second Chef for onward management.
To report any patient dissatisfaction regarding catering service to the Head or Second Chef for onward management.

CAFE

Undertake simple food preparation, e.g. various salads, sandwiches, baguettes, garnishes etc.
Maintain the patient beverage points ensuring that they are clean and meet hygiene standards at all times.
To assist in the smooth operation of the cafe including preparing light meals, beverages and cash handling.
To ensure cafe seating area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
To ensure that the condiment area and vending machines are kept well stocked and clean at all times.

GENERAL

Comply with all current food hygiene legislation.
Maintain food temperature control records in accordance with specified requirements.
Maintain routine food and beverage temperature records as requested by the Head Chef
Report any defects or faults with equipment to the Head Chef or Second chef.
To provide refreshments for staff meetings and visitors as required.
To replenish staff rest area on a daily basis with agreed stock level.
Comply with the Company Appraisal system and attend an appraisal in line with company policy
Ensure updated mandatory training requirements are met.
Assist in the orientation and support of new staff to the unit.

Job Description

Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford

Facilities and Hospitality

£15,742

Permanent

Full Time

Rewards & Benefits

Flexible working

Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme

Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility

Award winning ED&I programme

Training & Development

Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.

Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.

Great development and career progression opportunities.

To be honest, this is the best place I have ever worked and I would like to stay with Practice Plus Group as long as possible. Practice Plus Group have been brilliant at understanding that I am going to be looking after my granddaughter, so it gives me a great work life balance.