Job overview
Derriford Centre for Health & Wellbeing has created an exciting new role as a general assistant. This varied role will include working in all areas of DCHW. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, be adaptable, flexible, and possess a positive and friendly demeanor. Main duties of the job
Provide the highest level of customer care & service through participation in all departments in DCHW. Support wellbeing initiatives and activities. Assist with general administration tasks. Assist with promotional and staff support events and programmes as required. Offer operational assistance in all areas of DCHW. Working for our organisation
We are a people business where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist the lounge team with the service of food and refreshments ensuring the lounge is as clean as possible. Serve & present food & beverages quickly & efficiently meeting the standards required. Be fully conversant with & assist customers with information regarding allergens in food. Assist with the setting up & breaking down of meeting/event furniture. Work in accordance with all Centre policies, including licensing, food safety/hygiene & allergen policies and refer to Duty Manager as required. Maintain cleanliness of internal & external coffee shop/lounge areas at all times ensuring a tidy, clean & welcoming social area for customers. Ensure the safe use of equipment and cleaning materials within the centre by self and junior members of staff. Train & mentor new colleagues recording appropriate milestones/progress in training pack. Write up daily specials on blackboard recording accurate nutritional information. Maintain accurate stock records for all disposables, carrying out weekly stocktakes. Inform Lounge supervisor of stock required. Report equipment & maintenance defects to Duty Manager. Set up meeting room refreshments as required under supervision. Prepare & deliver light refreshments/snacks to meeting/function rooms both in the Centre & throughout the hospital site. On occasion, prepare food & snacks adhering to food hygiene regulations, under supervision. Check in deliveries ensuring goods match delivery note and are stored appropriately. Be fully conversant with lunch & specials menus and pre-ordering processes. Clean crockery, cutlery etc. manually & using dishwasher for functions & daily service. Be familiar with, adhere to all Centre policies, including food safety/hygiene & allergen. Contribute to team meetings. Act in a welcoming and helpful way as the first point of contact in DCHW, managing a wide variety of visitors and range of queries, face to face and on the phone. Use Outlook to monitor email boxes for club members’ queries, take food orders for The Lounge, and make room bookings. Use the ‘Clubwise’ IT system to ensure members register into the centre successfully, process new memberships, close accounts of those leaving, and take payments for activities or refreshments. Cash up at the end of the shift. Manage the electronic signing in and out of site contractors and issue and return passes and keys. Support DCHW with wellbeing initiatives as necessary. Support accommodation team as required with bookings, arrivals, and access. Person specification
Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level 3-9 (A – D) in Maths & English or equivalent demonstrable experience. Basic food hygiene certificate or equivalent proven knowledge and demonstrable experience. Knowledge & Experience
Experience working with a wide cross-section of the general public. Appreciation of customer care practices. Experience of cleaning and food handling procedures. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Friendly & efficient communicator with the ability to provide excellent customer service. Please note that all communication will be electronic. Please check your email account regularly, including your junk folder.
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