Senior Catering Assistant | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Senior Catering Assistant at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This role involves preparing and serving meals while maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety. Successful candidates will receive full training, uniform, and various staff benefits. Flexible hours and support for development opportunities are also provided. Ideal for those passionate about patient service and quality meal provision.

Benefits

Staff health and wellbeing initiatives

Fast track physio

Shop discounts

Reduced gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service is desirable.
• Ability to follow hygiene rules and kitchen safety procedures.
• Good communication skills to engage with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in kitchen and food areas.
• Work with team members to ensure timely meal service.
• Assist with questions and concerns from patients and visitors.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Dishwashers

Food trolleys

Coffee machines

Job description

Would you like to be part of a vital team ensuring high standards of catering are achieved for our patients, visitors, and staff? Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing you helped make your local hospital a great place to be cared for?

Our Catering Team play an essential role within the trust, responsible for catering at ward level and commercial outlets across both our hospital sites.

We are recruiting Senior Catering Assistants at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and looking for individuals who share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive a quality meal service.

We have flexible hours vacancy opportunities and would be happy to discuss hours and shift patterns with successful candidates.

We currently have a vacancy for a part time, 20 hour per week position.

Typical 20-hour post

20 hours per week with alternate weekend working (different shift patterns over two week set rota e.g., 7.15 am – 11.15am or 11.30 am - 15.30 pm or 16.00 pm - 20.00 pm)

• Help prepare and serve food to patients, staff and visitors in the hospital.
• Keep kitchen and food areas clean and safe by following hygiene rules.
• Use equipment like dishwashers, food trolleys and coffee machines safely and correctly.
• Work with other team members to make sure meals are served on time and to the right people.
• Talk politely with patients, staff and visitors and help with any questions or problems.
• Follow training and safety rules to do the job well and keep everyone safe.

Senior Catering Assistants are valued members of the Trust, and we will –

• Provide full training
• Provide full uniform
• Excellent staff benefits including staff health and Wellbeing initiatives, fast track physio, shop discounts, reduced Gym membership and more
• Support development opportunities
• Give on-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond

We look forward to welcoming new members to the Catering Team at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

If you would like to discuss a vacancy or to visit us before applying, experience difficulties applying online and would like a paper application form please contact for –

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury - Ian Stuart on 01743 261000 extension 1469 or via email on [e-mail]

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025