Job overview
We have a vacancy in the catering department for a Catering Assistant with flexibility to work in all areas of catering . The duties for this post will include providing daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment and utensils, supporting the kitchen team with the kitchen cleanliness, removing waste regularly to the designated areas and ensuring a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statuary regulations.
You will be required to work in very cold and very hot conditions. You will be working 5 days from 7 and the hours of work will mainly be 9am till 15:30pm, working every other weekend however we require the successful candidate to be flexible for the needs of the service.
3 Posts of 16 hours a week
2 Posts of 24.75 hours a week
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated individual with initiative to assist in a very busy area. with good communications skills and be able to follow written and verbal instructions and follow strict hygiene regulations.
Some knowledge of HACCP AND COSHH would be advantageous.
Supporting the departments cleanliness and hygiene,, supporting the delivery of meals for patient and satellite units , loading trolleys and general cleaning duties.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- • Basic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards.
Desirable
- • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Previous experience
Essential
- • Evidence of high personal standards
- • Experienced in working within catering services
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a large scale catering department
Specific Requirements
Essential
- • Ability to work as part of a team.
- • Ability to work under pressure and meet the demands of the service.
- • Able to work in high and low temperature areas.
Evidence of knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- • Good communication skills
- • Able to operate machinery after training
- • Capable of working without direct supervision
- • Knowledge of Health & Safety, manual handling, COSHH
- • Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- • Able to complete simple records
- • Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- • Experience in using catering equipment
- • Knowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control
- • Good customer care skills
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This advert is for Catering Assistant Band 2 with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincoln, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, £16,679 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 24.75 hours per week post. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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