Senior Catering Assistant

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

The Catering staff ensure that all food provided complies with Food Safety Regulations and meals are appetising and attractively served.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Facilities Department based on service needs.

Main duties of the job

1. Prepare food orders ready for supplier dispatch
2. Maintain stock control with regular checks and rotation
3. Unload, check, and sign for incoming goods; process and file order forms and advice notes
4. Deliver, issue, and collect orders, food, and supplies to/from wards and departments
5. Handle enquiries/requests internally and externally
6. Pack and verify food orders for wards
7. Keep records related to duties and stock up to date
8. Maintain cleanliness of the delivery area at all times
9. Operate lifting machinery and check goods orders with concentration
10. Promote and adhere to the Trust’s Mission, Values, and Behaviours

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be supporting your communities, and in return, we offer:

• Career development and progression opportunities
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Flexible working options
• Up to 27 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase additional leave
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• Travel reimbursement for community team roles
• Lease car options with insurance and maintenance included (for >500 miles/year)
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free parking at all trust sites
• Annual free flu vaccinations
• Support via Citizens Advice and hardship fund

We value diversity and inclusion, with staff networks to connect like-minded colleagues.

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,169/year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 301-BK-25-7076916

Location: The Redwoods Centre, Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8DS

Job description

For detailed responsibilities, see the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• Willingness to complete all in-house training
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Basic HACCP certificate

Qualifications & Training (Desirable)

• Qualification towards a diploma level (NVQ) relevant to the role

Experience (Essential)

• Demonstrable relevant experience

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in NHS, food prep, cooking, manual handling, driving license, computer literacy

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (Essential)

• Problem-solving ability
• Work allocation skills
• Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.