Bank Catering Patient Feeding Assistant Band 2 | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Greater London seeks a Catering Patient Feeding Assistant to support catering services for patients and staff. The role includes delivering food services to wards, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility in a hospital environment. This entry-level position offers valuable experience in hospital catering, with applications closing on 15 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to providing quality service.
• Ability to assist with basic food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties as per schedules.
• Deliver food services to wards and assist in hospitality.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

Job description

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free. Here, at The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust hospitals, we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us maintain this, we are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals for the position of a Band 2 Catering Patient Feeding Assistant for BANK.

VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE

Royal Free World Class Values

The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• General cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules.
• Food Services in Patient Services area, delivering to wards and assisting in hospitality, coffee shop, restaurant and general rflps catering service needs, as needed.
• To assist where necessary/appropriate with basic food preparation, including vegetables, fruit, salads, sandwiches etc.
• To prepare the meal services areas with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, condiments, food etc. as directed by the Supervisor.
• To ensure that all food is served is to a high standard and always bearing in expiry dates, allergens, portion control, content, temperature, appearance and complying with all relevant food safety standards.
• To assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service.
• To use the correct operation of cleaning equipment and dishwashing machines.
• To observe the Food Hygiene & Safety Regulations at all times.
• To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and a clean and tidy appearance, in accordance with the Hygiene Policy and current legislation.
• The preparation of minor records as instructed by the Supervisor.
• To attend training sessions as required and complete any online training.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD and PS.

We are looking for catering assistants to support the delivery of catering services to patients, visitors and staff at the Royal Free Hospital location in Hampstead, NW3 2QG. The successful candidates for this entry level position will learn the basics of hospital catering and be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility in delivering a world class service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.

To help prepare, pack and deliver meals and catering supplies as required to wards and other service areas. To assist with general duties in Patient Services Department packing areas, cold rooms, dishwashing area, Staff Restaurant, Hospitality and associated areas.

The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free bank team at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025