NHS Catering Assistant (Part-Time) – Visa Sponsorship

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

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.