Band 2 Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A rewarding role as a Catering Assistant is available at a leading NHS Trust. This position offers flexible working arrangements and requires providing catering services, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring food safety. Applicants should be prepared for mobility across multiple sites and possess necessary identification for the interview.

Benefits

Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours

Free parking

Paid induction and training

Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work across multiple sites; mobility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive catering services, including preparation of patient meals.
• Assist in serving food and beverages to various customers.
• Check stock deliveries and ensure stock rotation procedures.

Skills

Mobility

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Catering Assistant

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role that provides a sense of satisfaction while working for a supportive NHS Trust? Leicester Partnership Trust values work-life balance, achieved through flexible working arrangements.

Position Details:

• 22.75 hours per week
• Location: Rutland Memorial Hospital
• Shifts: Evenings and afternoons
• Department: Estates and Facilities Directorate

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive catering services, including preparation and regeneration of patient meals at ward level daily.
• Assist in serving food and beverages to various customers.
• Undertake general cleaning and food safety duties within the catering department or other areas as needed.
• Check stock deliveries, ensure stock is dated, and observe stock rotation procedures.
• Maintain point of sale areas such as counters and vending machines.
• Record food temperatures and seek further instructions if outside safe limits.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Applicants should bring photo ID, proof of right to work, and proof of address to interviews.
• Previous applicants need not apply.
• Ability to work across multiple sites; mobility may be required.
• All roles include a range of duties to ensure safe, efficient, and effective services for patients, staff, and visitors.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours and weekend enhancements
• Free parking
• Paid induction and training
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Additional Information:

• Applications may close early if sufficient applications are received; early application is encouraged.
• We are recruiting across various sites; some roles may require mobility and may not be suitable for public transport.
• We support flexible working arrangements and consider requests for alternative hours.
• New staff (excluding medical staff) are subject to a 6-month probation period.
• All roles require permission to work in the UK, and DBS checks are at the applicant's cost.
• Applicants at risk within the NHS who meet essential criteria will be prioritized for interviews.

About Leicester Partnership NHS Trust:

We provide community health, mental health, and learning disability services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with over 6,500 staff serving more than 1 million people.

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups. For more details, please see the 'Information for Applicants' document.