Job overview

To work as a member of the Retail Catering Team to ensure that the provision of Catering Services at Victoria Infirmary for patients, visitors and staff is of the highest standard and quality. To ensure that Food Hygiene standards are adhered to and all necessary statutory requirements are met at all times

Main duties of the job

Ensure observance of Food Hygiene Legislation, Health and Safety Regulations and safe practices and procedures generally.  To maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene as set out in the Catering Policy and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points plan. To complete certified food safety and hygiene training and carry out correct food safety and hygiene practices in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations. To assist in the preparation and service of retail foods and goods for patient’s, staff and visitors.  Serve customers in a polite and professional manner  ensuring all customers purchases are served to the Trust’s standards of service and presentation. To correctly dispose of all waste streams  in accordance with VIN waste disposal processes. Ensuring that all crockery, cutlery and disposable ware is clean and fit for use for food or beverage service.   To work within the retail unit at VIN.  Support, maintain and encourage effective communication, and confidentiality of information.  Carry out work in compliance with agreed Health and Safety standards. Ensure to report to line management any defective or unsafe equipment. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines for self and others, taking action to escalate to line management any practices that cannot be carried out in accordance with task procedure or which contravenes policy. Ensure to report to line management any concern regarding customer care.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.