# Catering Assistant CPK - Royal Bournemouth Hospital

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Poole
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £24,465 Per Annum.  Enhanced payments for weekend working.
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-28T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-15T16:12:22.177Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Catering/Catering-v8062354
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8062354?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly hardworking, reliable person to support the Catering team within our Central production kitchen, (CPK)  you will be working with our team of chefs to  produce meals for the hospitals within University Hospitals Dorset.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

### Main duties of the job

As a vital part of the catering team, you will support our chefs in producing high-quality meals for University Hospitals Dorset. Your primary responsibilities include following production plans to accurately pick and weigh daily ingredients. This role requires exceptional attention to detail to ensure precise ingredient selection and maintain thorough records, ensuring an accurate audit trail for all stock used. You will maintain high standards of hygiene within the Central Production Kitchen, collaborating with the wider team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.

### 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.

## Job Details

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly hardworking, reliable person to support the Catering team within our Central production kitchen, (CPK) you will be working with our team of chefs to produce meals for the hospitals within University Hospitals Dorset.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

## Job Description

As a vital part of the catering team, you will support our chefs in producing high-quality meals for University Hospitals Dorset. Your primary responsibilities include following production plans to accurately pick and weigh daily ingredients. This role requires exceptional attention to detail to ensure precise ingredient selection and maintain thorough records, ensuring an accurate audit trail for all stock used. You will maintain high standards of hygiene within the Central Production Kitchen, collaborating with the wider team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.

## 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 catering

**Desirable**

- Experience in working in a large scale catering operation

### 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

## Documents

- [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417)
- [person spec (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10352733)
- [job description (pdf, 640.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10352732)

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