Catering Assistant - NHS Hospital Meals & Patient Service

NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s Catering Team is seeking enthusiastic Food Service Assistants to help deliver high-quality meals to patients across Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. You will assist with preparation, serve meals, and support ward delivery while upholding food hygiene standards.

You will join a supportive team, receive induction and on-the-job training, and have opportunities to develop catering skills within the NHS. A rewarding role with patient-focused service awaits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Flexible, reliable and able to work in a busy environment.
• Able to follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Basic IT skills.
• Previous catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and meal service.
• Serving meals to patients.
• Supporting ward meal delivery services.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Operating catering equipment following appropriate training.
• Assisting with stock control.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide an excellent customer experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Food hygiene

Basic IT skills

Job description

NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s Catering Team is seeking enthusiastic Food Service Assistants to help deliver high-quality meals to patients across Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. You will assist with preparation, serve meals, and support ward delivery while upholding food hygiene standards.

You will join a supportive team, receive induction and on-the-job training, and have opportunities to develop catering skills within the NHS. A rewarding role with patient-focused service awaits.