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Bank Catering Assistant- Redwoods Centre Shrewsbury


Location
Stafford, England
Salary
£12.92 pro rata
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
04 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank: Hours between 8:30-18:30 daily
Posted Date
21 Jul 2026
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Job overview

Bank Senior Catering Assistant

Flexible hours between 8:30 and 18:30 7 days a week

Redwoods Centre Shrewsbury

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The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture.  All staff are required to promote and adhere to these.

Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier
  • Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out
  • Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes
  • Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments
  • Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
  • Pack and check food orders for ward
  • Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock
  • Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description attached for full details

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier
  • Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out
  • Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes
  • Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments
  • Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
  • Pack and check food orders for ward
  • Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock
  • Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders
  • The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these
  • Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.
  • Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs.

Person specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in food preparation and cooking

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic food hygiene certificate

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This advert is for Bank Catering Assistant- Redwoods Centre Shrewsbury with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £12.92 pro rata. The contract type is Bank: Hours between 8:30-18:30 daily. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.

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