Catering Assistants - (Patient Catering) Various Hours

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Bradford is looking for a dedicated catering team member to deliver patient meals and maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering and must possess a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment and requires flexibility in working hours. As a valuable team player, you will ensure that patients receive nutritious meals while adhering to food safety procedures.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff gym

Training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Must be able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in catering is essential.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approx. 1300 patient meals daily.
• Provide friendly beverage service throughout the day.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the ward kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Food Safety knowledge

Customer service experience

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Health & Safety Training qualification

Job description

The closing date is 23 December 2025

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 24.12.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 05.01.26

Why not join our catering department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals and make a difference to patients stay with a smile, a nutritional meal and a nice hot drink.

Benefits of working for us

Agenda for change pay scales

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 33 days after 10 years' service

Staff gym

Training and uniform will be provided

Main duties of the job

Brief Description of the Role:

To work as a member of both the catering and ward teams, to support the delivery of approx. 1300 patient meals on a daily basis.

To provide a friendly efficient beverage service throughout the day.

Maintain good standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the ward kitchen at all times.

The Catering Team are responsible for providing services to patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital, Westbourne Green, Westwood Park and Eccleshill Community Hospitals.

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide a nutritional food and beverage service to patients taking into account individual needs and requirements.
• To order, pick and pack food ready for cooking and service to patients.
• To ensure that all Food Safety procedures including HACCP are followed.

Summary of Essential Experience/Skills required:

• Working as part of a team but able to work on your own initiative.
• Previous experience of working with the public.
• You will be required to attend training required for the post.
• You must be willing to work irregular hours (days, evenings and weekends).
• The job holder must possess good communication skills and have a flexible attitude.
• You will have previous catering experience and hold a Food Safety Level 2 Certificate. This can be completed online if you don't hold one.

About us

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Working with the Public /Customers
• Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Cleaning & Catering procedures.
• Understanding of HACCP & COSHH
• Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Health & Safety Training qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust