Catering Assistant, Royal Berkshire NHS, Reading – Visa Sponsorship Available

NaijaUKHub; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual leave

Training & development

Staff discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading seeks a part-time Catering Assistant to support the hospital’s busy catering operation. You’ll help produce patient meals, serve customers in the hospital restaurant, and assist with deliveries and stock control within a hygienic environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent customer service, and adherence to food safety standards, with NHS Band 2 benefits and opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a catering team in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
• Experience in basic food preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage stock.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily production of approximately 1600 patient meals and serving around 700 customers.
• Assist with basic food preparation, cooking and serving within the catering department.
• Receive, check and store food supplies; undertake interdepartmental deliveries.
• Maintain meticulous records in line with food safety policies.
• Operate and clean catering equipment; uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Customer service

Record keeping

Stock management

Job description

Licensed visa sponsor — Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply. Check any employer on our sponsor list

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant in Reading, offering a Band 2 salary for this permanent role. This position is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants seeking to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is explicitly available for foreign applicants. Enjoy a stable NHS career with excellent benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Job Description

As a Catering Assistant, you will be an integral part of a busy team, contributing to the daily production of approximately 1600 patient meals and serving around 700 customers in the hospital restaurant. Your duties will encompass a wide range of catering functions, from basic food preparation and cooking to ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the catering department.

Key responsibilities include receiving, checking, and storing food supplies, undertaking interdepartmental deliveries, and maintaining meticulous records in line with food safety policies. You will also be responsible for operating and cleaning catering equipment, upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and providing excellent customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively as part of a catering team in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.
• Experience in basic food preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage stock.
• For foreign applicants, eligibility for a UK Skilled Worker visa (Tier 2) and willingness to undergo the sponsorship process is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 2 salary.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Excellent NHS Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for training and career development within the NHS.
• Access to NHS staff discounts and health & wellbeing support.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is AVAILABLE for this Catering Assistant position, meaning foreign applicants (non-UK residents) are encouraged to apply. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is open to sponsoring eligible candidates for a UK work visa. If you are unsure about your eligibility or current right-to-work status, it is advisable to contact the recruiting department directly via the NHS Jobs portal for clarification before applying.