Senior Catering Assistant

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK National Health Service Trust in Telford is seeking part-time Senior Catering Assistants to join a dynamic Catering Team. You will provide an efficient catering service, including meal service and kitchen assistance, while maintaining high hygiene standards. Applicants should hold a Level 2 award in food safety and be dedicated to continuous professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Competitive Pension available

Full uniform provided

Qualifications

• Commitment to continuous development.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative.
• Relevant experience in a catering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Complete HACCP food safety documentation.
• General cleaning duties in the Catering Department.

Skills

Good literacy skills

High level of customer service

Knowledge of food safety systems

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent

Level 3 in Food Safety

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Senior Catering Assistant

The closing date is 28 October 2025

We have exciting part-time opportunities for 4 x 20 hour posts, permanent contracts for Senior Catering Assistants to join our friendly, busy & dynamic Catering Team based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The post holder will be required to work as part of the food service team in the Catering Department and at ward level at The Princess Royal Hospital to provide and maintain an efficient catering service for both patient services and commercial services. This will include service of patient meals at ward level; working in the main kitchen area assisting with food preparation and cleaning and working in the central dish wash and pot area.

This may also include working out of our Caffe Bistro which is located in the Women's and Children's area of the hospital, and also Apley restaurant located on the first floor.

If this sounds of interest to you we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• General cleaning duties of all areas in accordance with the department's cleaning schedules using the appropriate cleaning materials/chemicals/equipment for the job, and using personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate and required for the job.
• Responsible for complying with good hygiene and health & safety practices within the department in accordance with standing operating procedures and current Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation.
• Ensure high standards of personal hygiene are maintained in accordance with the Trust Food Safety Policy Code of Practice 4 in Personal Hygiene and current legal requirements.
• To ensure the correct storage and stock rotation takes place within all Patient and Commercial services in line with HACCP principles.
• To complete appropriate HACCP food safety documentation including taking and recording food temperatures for the department's HACCP Food Safety Management System and take corrective action where necessary. E.g. recording food temperatures at ward level.

About us

Our catering department at The Princess Royal Hospital caters for not only patients but to two thriving retail units, one being the Apley Restaurant which can be used by staff, patients and the general public and also our exclusive Caffe Bistro which is situated in the Women's & Children's main atrium - both retail outlets serve a variety of hot and cold beverages and also hot and cold meals, there are also numerous vending machines around the hospital that offer both hot & cold drinks and snacks.

Our patient catering service is a cook/chill system, and we have a variety of menu options on each menu service, we use an external supplier for our cook chill food.

Working for the NHS has great benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Competitive Pension available
• Full uniform provided

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous development
• Level 3 in Food Safety

Experience

• Proven ability to work on own initiative
• Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities
• Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team
• Evidence of ability to work under pressure
• Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks

Skills and Knowledge

• Evidence of good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures
• Evidence of delivering a high level of customer service
• Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust