The Catering and Portering assistant will be responsible for providing assistance across Two key roles for SSL; Porter, and Catering Assistant. The Catering and Portering assistant will receive relevant training to enable them to take up the opportunity of work across these key areas., The post holder will be responsible for performing general facilities in the catering area. including the service and transport of food to wards & other sites. Responsible for cleaning to the NHS Cleaning Standards, adhering to HACCP, COSHH regulations and Infection Prevention and Control.,

• Responsible for performing general catering duties i.e. service and preparation of food, cleaning of premises and equipment.
• Responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical equipment including operating wash-up machine/floor cleaning machine following appropriate training.
• Have knowledge of allergens within food service and record food waste after meal services.
• Responsible in providing food service to patients, staff and visitors.
Portering Service
• Responsible for the delivery and collection of pharmacy and controlled drugs from wards.
• Responsible for the delivery of all hot and cold food dried ambient food items and hospitality requirements throughout the Unit.
• Responsible for the collection and delivery of clean/dirty linen throughout the Unit.
• Collection and transportation of rubbish from wards.
• Responsible for the unloading/loading of domestic and clinical stores/confidential waste to all wards.
• To assist in the removal of furniture and goods for wards and departments.
• Responsible for delivery and collection/changing of oxygen/air cylinders to all wards.
• Being responsible for the security and up keep of Hospital vehicles and equipment.
• Responsible for taking delivery of food items and ensuring safe storage of Bread, Milk and Fresh and Frozen Food deliveries for the Catering Department.
• Responsible for delivery of all Stationery Items to all Departments and Wards within the Unit.
• Undertake any adhoc duties as required across departments and or sites.
  
  At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.
  
  Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.