Patient-Centric Hospital Catering Assistant

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to support patient, staff and visitor meals across hospital sites. You will work with dietitians and chefs to ensure meals meet safety, quality and presentation standards, and you’ll manage service in dining rooms and deli bars with a patient-first attitude.

Based at the Northern General or Royal Hallamshire Hospitals, you may support other sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection and delivery of insulated meal trolleys to wards and regeneration zones, ensuring timely service for patients.
• Conduct rigorous checks on meal deliveries for accuracy (quantity, quality, and labelling) and resolve any discrepancies immediately to maintain service standards.
• Operate regeneration ovens and maintain meticulous records of food temperatures--from delivery to service--ensuring 100% compliance with food hygiene regulations.
• Operate cash registers and manage daily banking/cashing-up procedures with a high level of integrity and security.
• Prepare and set up serveries, maintain cleanliness in food service areas, and manage the efficient clearing of equipment and crockery.

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to support patient, staff and visitor meals across hospital sites. You will work with dietitians and chefs to ensure meals meet safety, quality and presentation standards, and you’ll manage service in dining rooms and deli bars with a patient-first attitude.

Based at the Northern General or Royal Hallamshire Hospitals, you may support other sites as needed.