Storeperson

MPA Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Storeperson based in the catering department of a hospital in Coleraine.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Main Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties within the hospital catering department, including:

• Unpacking incoming food, catering and kitchen supply orders.
• Checking deliveries and reporting any damaged or missing items.
• Storing food and supplies correctly and safely.
• Rotating stock and checking use-by dates.
• Packing orders away and keeping storage areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Preparing catering supplies and equipment for daily service.
• Taking food and catering orders from hospital wards.
• Checking orders carefully to ensure they are accurate.
• Picking and preparing ward orders for delivery.
• Delivering food, beverages and catering supplies to the relevant hospital wards.
• Collecting trays, equipment and catering items from wards when required.
• Assisting with the preparation and distribution of meals and refreshments.
• Ensuring food is handled, stored and transported in accordance with food hygiene procedures.
• Cleaning and sanitising work areas, equipment and food preparation areas.
• Washing and putting away catering equipment and utensils.
• Assisting with general kitchen duties when required.
• Following hospital procedures relating to food hygiene, infection control, health and safety and manual handling.
• Wearing the appropriate uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reporting any issues, damaged equipment, spillages or food safety concerns to the relevant supervisor.
• Working closely with catering staff, hospital ward staff and other departments.
• Providing a polite and helpful service to hospital staff and patients when required.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties required by the Catering Manager or Supervisor.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks.
• Comfortable working in a busy hospital environment.
• Physically able to stand, walk and move catering supplies throughout the working day.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to follow instructions and hospital procedures.
• Health and safety conscious.
• Comfortable handling food and working in a catering environment.
• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, healthcare, warehousing or a similar environment would be beneficial, although full training may be provided
  

If you're looking for a Monday-Friday role with daytime hours and would like the opportunity to work within a hospital catering environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, contact:

Samantha Rowland - MPA Recruitment