Dietary Porter

The Dietary Department plays a key role in the preparation and transportation of meals to inpatient units and maintaining a clean working environment at the Health Services Authority. The Dietary Porter provides transport and cleaning services to the Dietary Services section.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate delivers meals and ward stock to wards daily, including late trays. He/she interacts with an average of 35-50 patients, washes and sanitizes all pots and pans, collects soiled plates, etc., from wards, completes a waste audit, and cleans and sanitizes trolley after soiled plates are removed. The postholder packs away all cold and dry food items and cleans and organizes refrigerators and freezers. The candidate also sweeps and mops the kitchen, storeroom, bathrooms, and staff lounge areas. A flexible work schedule is required, along with weekend and public holiday shifts.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate must have a High School Diploma and at least one (1) year of working experience in food service. He/she should have the ability to stand for long periods, handle hot and cold temperatures, and lift 25 pounds or more. The candidate must be knowledgeable of cleaning supplies and operating food service equipment. Must also possess good customer skills, and the ability to read, write, and follow oral instructions is essential. The candidate should be able to work 12-hour shifts as required.