Job description
To be responsible for general duties in the nursery kitchen and associated areas, including the service of food delivery, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of fresh food. The post holder is expected to be flexible and ensure that a clean, safe and hygienic environment is maintained This is a varied role where you’ll be expected to undertake the range of responsibilities specified above, working together with your line manager and colleagues to ensure that the activities of this post make a real difference to our patients. Your line manager may ask you to undertake other reasonable duties to facilitate the smooth running of your service or team. We are an equal opportunities employer and you’ll be expected to role model equality of opportunity, live the values and always operate in accordance with our Equal Opportunities Policy. Health and Safety at work is important to us and we would like you to role model the highest standards of behaviour and go above and beyond by adopting excellent practice where it links to the health and wellbeing of our colleagues. It is important that you cooperate with us to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to. Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team: Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff Excellent learning and development opportunities Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff Advanced IT enablement and support Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff. And so much more We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.