Catering Assistant

NHS Professionals; Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking full-time Catering Assistants for a temporary role at Pinderfields Hospital. This position offers 37.5 hours per week with flexible shift patterns and a pay rate between £12.51 and £22.90 per hour. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and necessary food safety certifications. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean kitchen environment, supporting meal preparation, and ensuring food hygiene standards. Opportunities for permanent placement may arise after the initial contract.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Essential support 24/7

Multiple location work options

Shift management portal

Training and development opportunities

Holiday allowance accrual

Stakeholder pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Mandatory Food Safety Level 2 and Food Allergen Certificate.
• Knowledge of food hygiene practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Wash up and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Check and monitor food stock.
• Prepare meals and handle food safely.
• Support daily kitchen operations.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Food Safety Level 2

Food Allergen Certificate

Food hygiene knowledge

Good understanding of spoken and written English

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Catering Assistant

Trust: Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Rd, Wakefield, WF1 4DG

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 8 days early shifts (7:00 – 15:30) followed by 4 days off; 7 nights (23:30 – 7:30) followed by 2 days off

Pay Rate: £12.51 – £22.90 per hour (rates vary by day / night shifts; enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays)

Contract Length: Minimum 3 months, with potential to become permanent

Are you passionate about food, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, and take pride in keeping a kitchen running smoothly? We are looking for 2 full‑time Catering Assistants to join our team at Pinderfields Hospital. This is a temporary role (minimum 3 months) with the potential to become permanent – a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and grow with us!

What you’ll be responsible for

• Washing up and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment
• Using kitchen equipment safely and effectively
• Checking and monitoring food stock to ensure it lasts throughout the day
• Preparing meals and placing them in the oven
• Handing meals over to housekeepers
• Ensuring all food is correctly labelled
• Supporting the smooth running of daily kitchen operations

Important: This role does not involve patient contact.

You’ll have the following skills / experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Food Safety Level 2 and Food Allergen Certificate (Mandatory and will need to be provided)
• Food hygiene knowledge
• A good understanding of spoken and written English

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
• Essential support when you need it- 24 / 7 365 days- call us anytime
• Multi location- work across neighbouring Trusts
• Manage your shifts and time‑sheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer‑term placements
• Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
• Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours

About the Trust

Mid Yorkshire is a local Trust providing compassionate, expert care for over half a million people every year, in their homes, in the community and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields.

We believe everyone matters. We recognise everyone has unique experiences, and we strive to give care that meets each person’s needs. Our staff are as diverse as the communities we serve. And we believe we are stronger when we celebrate, value and support our differences.

We believe if our staff are happy, our patients experience will be positive. We’re listening, learning and improving because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place for care. We support each other through the good and challenging times. And we’re proud to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work‑life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

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