Catering Assistant - Flexible Hours, 27 Days Leave

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + BH

Bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Health service discounts

Incremental pay progression

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS is seeking a Catering Assistant (NHS AfC Band 2) for 30 hours per week, on a permanent contract at Kingsway & Radbourne units in Derby. The role involves food service, kitchen duties, and cash handling in hospital settings.

You will ensure food safety standards, contribute to HACCP checks, and assist with meal provision for patients, staff and visitors. Benefits include generous leave, training, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Recent Basic food hygiene certificate or equivalent experience and knowledge working in a busy Kitchen
• Cash handling abilities/use of cash registers
• Understanding of Allergens

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food service within the kitchen or with the supply of refreshments for meetings
• Help in the cleaning and wash up area with the washing of pots and pans, including operation of the dishwasher when required
• Ensure that Health & Safety Regulations and Food Hygiene Regulations are upheld, in accordance with training and instruction provided
• Assisting in the operation of the HACCP system with checking and recording of freezers, refrigerators and vending machines and hot and cold cabinets temperatures
• Setting up meetings in meeting rooms/offices for the service of beverages or refreshments
• Cashier duties, ensuring that all goods are sold at correct prices and entered into the till
• Reconciling cash taken at the end of the shift and paying in daily monies
• Collection of dirty crockery from offices, meeting rooms and retail areas
• Deliver and collection of food trolleys to and from wards
• Preparation of salads and sandwiches for patients and retail and assisting with buffets
• Assist with the putting away of goods from suppliers
• To undertake cleaning within the Catering Department to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained and COSHH regulations adhered to
• Any other relevant duties as requested by the Catering Supervisor / Catering Manager

Skills

Experience in busy kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Cash handling

Allergens awareness

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS is seeking a Catering Assistant (NHS AfC Band 2) for 30 hours per week, on a permanent contract at Kingsway & Radbourne units in Derby. The role involves food service, kitchen duties, and cash handling in hospital settings.

You will ensure food safety standards, contribute to HACCP checks, and assist with meal provision for patients, staff and visitors. Benefits include generous leave, training, and flexible working options.