Picker and Packer

Picker and Packer

Southampton University Hospital Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD

22.5 hours per week

Salary – £24,465.00 (pro rata) plus Serco benefits

• The Post holder in an integral part of the Patient dining team, ensuring that food orders are Picked correctly, and all side orders are in stock and date coded as per company policy.
• The Picker packer must work to strict time frames to ensure both meals services are not delayed and that their picking or products is 100% actuate so no delays caused to the Ward Hosts.
• They must adopt a clean as they go policy and ensure set up and closed operations are followed.
• The Post holder must be flexible with their schedule as a 7-day operation,

Main Accountabilities:

• To ensure their work place is clean and all products are within their shelf life
• To maintain food safety and hygiene standards in your work area and ensure that you apply food safety procedures applicable to your work area
• To clean prescribed area as per the cleaning schedules
• To maintain food safety and hygiene standards in your work area and apply the food safety procedures applicable in work area.
• To pick the Ward orders accurately and within the time frame and not hold up the Ward Host service.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety, Quality and Serco and Trust policies and procedures and all documentation and work records are completed accurately.
• To respond to maintenance issues promptly and report to a supervisor any repairs required
• To report any accident as soon as possible to your supervisor or manager
• To account for the use of materials and return equipment in a clean and safe condition to its proper place
• To fully cooperate with other staff and actively participate as part of the team to ensure efficient running of the department
• Undertake other ad hoc duties as prescribed by manager and within scope of skill and capability.

What you will need for the role:

• Loading/unloading trolleys
• Working within a refrigerated environment
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting stocks and supplies
• Pushing and pulling trolleys
• Able to work to agreed standards and follow work instructions

What we offer  

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more. 
• Access to a vast range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts. 
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you will get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 
• Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. 
• Interesting and enjoyable work. 
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities. 

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

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