Catering Admin Lead — Patient Services & Scheduling

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Broomfield is seeking a dedicated Catering Administrator to support the Patient Catering Manager. The role requires excellent communication, IT skills, and the ability to handle a wide range of tasks within a busy environment.

You will respond to enquiries, maintain confidentiality, manage training data, and oversee salary returns and timesheets for payroll. A pro rata arrangement applies for part-time working. The closing date is 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Level C and above. Minimum of five to include English Language
• Good knowledge of Microsoft programmes
• ECSL Qualification

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and appropriately to enquiries by telephone, email and in person
• To behave in a courteous and professional manner at all times
• To ensure that information provided is accurate, timely and appropriate ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Provide a high standard of customer service
• To ensure that the work area is clean, tidy and safe by following the relevant Health & Safety, fire and security precautions and regulations as laid down by the Trust
• Administrative work is prioritised and completed within prescribed timescales
• Process and maintain salary returns and timesheet records ensuring they are completed and sent to payroll on the given date
• To inform all staff regarding training and to ensure they attend. Input all data onto the training file spread sheet
• Maintain sickness records both electronically and hard copy
• Receive calls for all hospitality bookings and inform staff to when functions are required
• Booking all repairs and yearly maintenance for all kitchen equipment
• Checking all invoices and delivery notes to ensure no overpayments

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English and Maths

ECSL Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Broomfield is seeking a dedicated Catering Administrator to support the Patient Catering Manager. The role requires excellent communication, IT skills, and the ability to handle a wide range of tasks within a busy environment.

You will respond to enquiries, maintain confidentiality, manage training data, and oversee salary returns and timesheets for payroll. A pro rata arrangement applies for part-time working. The closing date is 19 October 2026.