Catering Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the busy Catering team at Frimley Park Hospital. This part-time role covers 20 hours per week, 5 days out of seven, 17:00–21:00, focused on delivering high-quality patient, staff, and visitor dining service.

You will assist with food service, help with food preparation, deliver meals to wards, operate tills, and support daily operations while upholding cleanliness and food hygiene standards. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience and a Food Safety Certificate are desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve in patient and staff dining areas and assist with food preparation.
• Deliver meals to wards and support the smooth running of the department.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Job overview

Part-Time Position Available

Working five days out of seven days a week - 20 hours per week from 17.00pm - 21.00pm.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Catering Assistant to join our busy and rewarding Catering team in Frimley Park Hospital. In this role, you will help deliver a professional, high-quality catering service to patients, staff, and visitors across the hospital.

As a Catering Assistant, you will play an important part in ensuring a positive experience for everyone you serve. Your day-to-day tasks may include serving in patient and staff dining areas, assisting with food preparation, delivering meals to wards, operating tills, and supporting the smooth running of the department.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team but is also confident taking responsibility for individual tasks. You must be committed to maintaining high standards of customer service, cleanliness, and food hygiene in line with Trust policies.

Previous catering experience and a Food Safety Certificate are desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete a Maths and English assessment to progress to interview.

Main duties of the job

Working within an 8-position patient meal service area, you will be part of a fast-paced and busy team environment. The role involves supporting the delivery of an efficient catering service, ensuring patients receive meals in a timely and professional manner.

Responsibilities include working collaboratively with colleagues, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, clearing away meal trays and service areas after use, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the service. Teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential.