Patient Dining Assistant – Hospital Catering (Part-Time)

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is recruiting a part-time Catering Service Assistant to join the Stafford County Hospital team. You will deliver meals to patients and visitors, support restaurant meal services and maintain hygiene across the department.

The role requires reliability, adaptability and a self-motivated approach to meet team and service goals, with some weekend shifts enhancing pay.

Qualifications

• Essential numeracy and literacyAbility to follow instruction and procedures
• Desirable COSHH and risk assessments knowledge
• Experience in service/customer environments, NHS experience desirable
• Food hygiene certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients, staff and visitors according to dietary needs and safety standards
• Assist with food preparation and organisation, ensuring NHS guidelines compliance
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas, including washing up and sanitising surfaces
• Take and record meal orders from patients, considering dietary requirements
• Deliver food to wards promptly and at correct temperatures
• Manage and replenish stock levels, ensure proper storage of items
• Liaise with healthcare staff to meet patients' dietary needs

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy

Ability to follow instruction

Experience of Working within an NHS环境

To have worked in a service/customer环境

Understanding COSHH & Risk Assessments

Education

Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is recruiting a part-time Catering Service Assistant to join the Stafford County Hospital team. You will deliver meals to patients and visitors, support restaurant meal services and maintain hygiene across the department.

The role requires reliability, adaptability and a self-motivated approach to meet team and service goals, with some weekend shifts enhancing pay.