Catering Support Services Driver

The driving of all vehicles used by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as required within the requirements of the Road Traffic Act and within the legal limits of the licence groups held. The completion of daily checks and relevant documentation for any vehicle used in keeping with the Transport Department Policy. This is to include checking, and replenishing, if necessary, fuel, oil, water, tyre pressures and all relevant fluid or oil levels. To ensure the tyres brakes, lights and steering operate in a safe and satisfactory manner daily before driving the vehicle on a public road. Responsibility for the roadworthiness of any vehicle being used and the security, safety and stability of all loads carried. Cleaning the vehicle inside and out on a regular, as needed, basis. Reporting any accident, however minor to the appropriate manager and to complete all relevant documentation. Reporting any defects on the vehicle. Keeping areas generally tidy. Ensure all relevant cleaning schedules are adhered to and signed on completion. Accept deliveries, stock check, and prepare orders of stock. Loading and unloading onto delivery vehicle using manual handling equipment. Store goods correctly and use stock efficiently to minimise wastage. The safe loading and unloading of the vehicles recognising the requirements of The Manual Handling Regulations. To maintain the security, safety and stability of all loads carried throughout the working day is a legal requirement and it remains the drivers responsibility. This must always be taken into consideration when the vehicle is loaded. Providing a friendly, efficient, and courteous service is provided to both internal and external customers demonstrating high standards of customer service and food quality at all times Supporting operations within the off-site kitchen, which may include working at low temperatures, cold rooms and freezers. Provide an efficient catering service to patients within the Trust to the level stated in the Service Level specification. Cleaning of catering and service equipment including work surfaces, and related equipment manually and by use of machines to hygiene standards Maintain Food Safety and Hygiene standards in your work area and apply the food safety procedures applicable in the work areas. To correctly use and take care of all equipment and materials associated with tasks and immediately report any faults to a supervisor. Clean and sanitise equipment on return from wards Completion of tasks within cleaning schedules and signed off daily Participate as a full member of the team, e.g. supporting other staff, participating in team meetings, working flexibly as required to cover other members of the team. Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis to optimise efficiency and minimise food wastage. Demonstrate high standards of customer service through courteous interaction with patients and trust staff