Job overview
BANK
University Hospitals Dorset is seeking friendly hardworking, reliable persons to support the Catering team across UHD to provide great customer service in our busy restaurants, coffee shops, kitchens and regen areas. Duties in our restaurants / coffee areas will include serving food, drinks and operating a till, refilling of stock and general cleaning duties. In our kitchens and regen areas you will support in preparing and delivering food to the wards across the hospitals and support with cleaning, pot wash and maintaining hygiene standards.
Positions Available over both Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the catering team, you'll be responsible for providing an efficient, high-quality service to staff, patients and visitors, operating in compliance with corporate and local policies and procedures
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information regarding the position being advertised a detailed job description and job specification is available as attachments.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
- Good general understanding of the Catering / Retail industry
- Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff
- Openness to change and ability to respond quickly to tasks
Desirable
- Able to work on own initiative and follow clear instructions
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a busy Catering / Retail environment
- Previous kitchen / experience
- Specific Barista training (Retail only)
Desirable
- Experience in working in a customer facing role (Retail only)
- Experience of operating a till (Retail only)
- Previous catering experience
Qualification
Essential
- Good standard of Education (GCSE’s Grade D or above)
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Health and Food Safety Qualifications
- Relevant further training eg Allergens Awareness
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This advert is for Bank Catering Assistant - Retail Regen Kitchen (RBH & Kitchen (Poole) with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum. Enhanced payments for weekend working.. The contract type is Bank Contract - Agreed shifts. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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