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At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth. Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team- and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for a Food Runner & Gatekeeper Lead to join our team in London.
Requirements:
Lead, schedule, and coordinate the activities of food runners and tray line staff during meal periods
Train new team members on food safety, tray accuracy, patient identification, and customer service
Monitor staff performance, provide coaching, and escalate performance issues when needed
Ensure adequate staffing coverage for meal service operations
Serve as the primary point of contact between kitchen operations, nursing units, and dietitians
Ensure meal trays are assembled correctly based on diet codes, allergies, food textures, and patient preferences
Verify compliance with patient identification protocols before tray delivery
Oversee the timely distribution and collection of patient trays across all wards
Coordinate delivery exceptions, late trays, and diet changes with nursing teams and the diet office
Respond to and resolve patient meal issues or concerns in a professional, efficient manner
Enforce hospital policies on infection control, temperature monitoring, hygiene, and safe food handling
Conduct daily inspections of food carts, tray lines, and service areas to ensure cleanliness and compliance
Ensure all documentation (temperature logs, cleaning checklists, delivery records) is accurate and up to date
Report equipment faults or operational risks promptly
Assist with tray line operations during peak periods or when staffing is limited
Support basic food prep tasks, portioning, and restocking as required
Coordinate special diet requests, patient meal substitutions, and late meal orders with the dietetics team
Promote excellent customer service standards among staff
Act as a liaison to address patient concerns regarding meals, preferences, or dietary restrictions
Maintain confidentiality and adhere strictly to safeguarding and privacy protocols
What we offer:
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers