Dining Room Assistant/Cook

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wakefield is looking for a Dining Room Assistant/Cook to join their Catering Team. This role involves providing nutritious meal services and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Candidates should have good teamwork and organizational skills, along with relevant qualifications. Staff uniform will be provided, and flexible working arrangements are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Flexible attitude to working arrangements.
• Friendly outgoing personality.
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues, Trust staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nutritious meal service.
• Prepare meals following food hygiene regulations.
• Work as part of a team and help develop catering services.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ grade

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or working towards)

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Dining Room Assistant/Cook

The closing date is 17 October 2025

We are looking to recruit hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our Catering Team based in the Dining Room at Fieldhead Hospital. 30 hours per week Monday-Friday.

The successful post holders will be required to provide a safe, nutritious, and exciting meal service to service users, staff and visitors. You will also participate in the preparation of functions and special events, which will provide you with a challenge and diversity in the job role.

Responsibilities will include the preparation and cooking of mouth-watering dishes using fresh ingredients to the required standards, you must possess a true passion for food.

Catering, food safety, cleanliness and hygiene in healthcare environments is paramount, therefore we are looking to appoint staff who are ambitious, motivated and take pride in the work they do. You will be responsible for cleaning duties in the dining room, this is to ensure a safe, efficient workplace and environment for all. You will adhere to the NHS cleaning standards.

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and you will be able to use your initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties. You will maintain a professional approach and comply with all relevant policies and procedures.

Staff uniform will be provided.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team that provides safe and nutritious meal service to service users, staff and visitors.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Job responsibilities

To provide a safe and nutritious meal service to patients, staff and visitors, participate in the preparation of functions and special events.

• To prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors to the required standard whilst adhering to Food Hygiene General Regulations 1995.
• To work as part of a team and assist in developing the catering services to reach its full potential.
• To undertake duties in other areas of the department to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• To work on other Trust sites to ensure the smooth running of the Trust wide catering services.
• To develop personal skills to assist in the achievement of departmental objectives.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Flexible attitude to working arrangements.
• Friendly outgoing personality.
• Available to work in different locations.

Qualifications

• 706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ grade (or commitment to work towards).
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work as a team member and use own initiative.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues, Trust staff and patients.
• Working knowledge of HACCP System.