Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Ability
Effective team member with the ability to work unsupervised
- Skills and Ability
Ability to work as part of a team with effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Skills and Ability
Effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and prioritise work, with attention to detail
- Skills and Ability
Agility to change work pace to meet needs of service
- Skills and Ability
Ability to make judgements unaided and to work pro-actively
- Experience and Knowledge
Previous catering experience including basic food handling and prepartion
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of working in a customer facing role
- Experience and Knowledge
Knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety and Food safety including allergen information or willingness to learn and undertake supplementary training
- Experience and Knowledge
In depth knowledge of food allergens or willingness to learn
- Other Specific Requirements
Professional manner and organised approach
- Other Specific Requirements
Enthusiastic, determined and assertive
- Other Specific Requirements
Ability to work on own initiative and calm under pressure
- Other Specific Requirements
Flexibility in working hours may be required
- Other Specific Requirements
Safety conscious
- Other Specific Requirements
Attention to detail and a strong work ethic and drive
- Training and Qualifications
Good standard of education or equivalent experience - equivalent to GCSE at grades 4-9, A-C, NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience
- Training and Qualifications
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake
- Training and Qualifications
Level 2 Certificate in Undertaking Nutrition and Health or Willingness to undertake
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of working in an NHS catering environment
- Training and Qualifications
Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Knowledge and skills
Job overview
The Catering Department at Hampshire Hospitals (Winchester), provide meals to patients and staff. Duties will include the plating of patient meals, cleaning and sanitizing of the catering premises and equipment, and working in our on site restaurant. We are looking to employ someone who goes the extra mile, and really cares about offering our patients an excellent service, and who is willing to learn new skills and gain new knowledge to support our service.
It is a multi-purpose role in which the post holder may be required to work across any of the sections within the Catering operation.
Main duties of the job
The Bank role is flexible, offering you the choice to request shifts when you want, making it great for students and those with commitments. Various shifts are available (breakfast, lunch and supper)
There may also be opportunities to work in our restaurant.
We will offer you a full induction and training and uniforms and PPE are provided.
This is an excellent opportunity, with the successful applicant being in receipt of all the advantages of being an NHS employee including superb enhancements for weekend work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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This advert is for Bank Catering Assistant with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £12.92 ph. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 25 Nov 2026.
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