Catering Assistant – Flexible Hours & Unsocial Pay (NHS)

Transformation Unit; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Discounts in local and national shops

Starting salary £12.92 per hour

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Catering Assistant to support the hospital catering team across our sites. The role focuses on patient nutrition, meal delivery, and high hygiene standards.

The post is part-time (35 hours/week, 5 days in 7) with a starting rate of £12.92 per hour and a pro rata annual salary of £25,272 plus unsocial hours pay. The trust offers annual leave and discounts, with a flexible work-life approach.

Qualifications

• Basic prose and numeric skills required for everyday duties.
• Ability to use tablets for patient orders and surveys.
• Attention to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sandwich/salad prep and catering packing.
• Maintain stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Support team in delivering catering services across the site.

Skills

Tablet ordering

Cleaning equipment

Stock ordering

Education

Basic Education – Reading and writing plus basic numeric skills

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Catering Assistant to support the hospital catering team across our sites. The role focuses on patient nutrition, meal delivery, and high hygiene standards.

The post is part-time (35 hours/week, 5 days in 7) with a starting rate of £12.92 per hour and a pro rata annual salary of £25,272 plus unsocial hours pay. The trust offers annual leave and discounts, with a flexible work-life approach.