Patient Dining Assistant — Flexible Hours & Apprenticeship Training

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 2 Patient Dining Assistant. The role involves collecting, storing, cooking, and delivering meals to ward areas, and serving breakfast beverages to patients while meals are served by ward staff.

You will also clear patient trays and maintain hygiene standards. The post is based at The North Middlesex University Hospital site in London, with a pro rata salary of £30,142 per year and a closing date of 08/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, store, cook food and deliver crockery, cutlery, and beverages to ward areas.
• Serve Patients Breakfast and Beverages, while ward staff serve lunch and supper.
• Clear all patient food and beverage trays after meals.

Skills

Flexible

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 2 Patient Dining Assistant. The role involves collecting, storing, cooking, and delivering meals to ward areas, and serving breakfast beverages to patients while meals are served by ward staff.

You will also clear patient trays and maintain hygiene standards. The post is based at The North Middlesex University Hospital site in London, with a pro rata salary of £30,142 per year and a closing date of 08/10/2026.