Hospitality Assistant

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Rushden; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a part-time Hospitality Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team at Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre. The role involves providing high-quality hospitality services, preparing meals, and maintaining cleanliness for patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and a strong understanding of hygiene and safety protocols. Weekend shifts are compensated at an enhanced rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to interpret written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality hospitality services to wards and departments.
• Prepare, cook, and serve patient meals.
• Perform cleaning tasks according to specifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic literacy

Basic numeracy

Understanding of hygiene

Job description

Main area: Estates Grade Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 12 hours per week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 16.00-19.00)
Job ref: 270-TG067-CORP

Site: Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre
Town: Rushden
Salary: £24,169 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 25/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Hospitality Assistant at Spinneyfield Care Centre. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for general Facilities Domestic & Catering duties, waste removal, communication with ward and hotel services staff, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Responsibilities also include preparing, cooking, and serving patient meals.

Hours: 12 hours per week.
Shift pattern: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 16.00-19.00. Hours may vary.

Weekend shifts are paid at the NHS enhanced rate.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality hospitality services to wards, departments, clinics, and health centres, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Perform cleaning tasks according to specifications using appropriate equipment.
• Prepare, assemble, and cook food for patient meals.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.
• Maintain floors, including mopping and displaying warning cones when wet.
• Remove waste regularly, following proper procedures for labelling and disposal, including clinical waste.
• Use chemicals safely and economically, only using Trust-supplied chemicals.

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust providing services in hospitals and the community, including prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Use machinery safely and maintain equipment.
• Undertake deep, clinical, and infection cleans, including laundry and curtain management.
• Assist with receipt and storage of deliveries, reporting faults.
• Handle mail, parcels, and post deliveries.
• Check oxygen/medical gas cylinders for stock and expiry.

Coordinate with catering staff and volunteers for timely service.

Understand and comply with COSHH regulations.

Clean kitchen and equipment as scheduled.

Prepare and assemble food using catering equipment, including knives, steam ovens, and brat pans.

Prepare sandwiches, salads, and desserts for patients.

Assist with ward trolley preparation and delivery.

Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures.

Assist with buffet and function preparations.

Complete necessary paperwork per department procedures.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Teamwork experience
• Understanding of hygiene and safety importance

Knowledge

• Ability to interpret written instructions