Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Cleaning and Catering procedures
- Knowledge
Understanding of HACCP and COSHH
- Knowledge
Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
- Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Experience
Working with the Public/Customers
- Experience
Relevant Catering Work Experience
- Qualifications
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Working in a Hospital/Care Home/Healthcare Environment
- Qualifications
Customer Service Qualification
Job overview
Closing Date: 21.10.26 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 22.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 02.11.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
- To provide a nutritional food and beverage service to patients taking into account individual needs and requirements.
- To order, pick and pack food ready for cooking and service to patients.
- To ensure that all Food Safety procedures including HACCP are followed
Main duties of the job
- Working as part of a team but able to work on their own initiative
- Previous experience of working with the public
- You will be required to attend training required for the post
- You must be willing to work irregular hours (days, evenings and weekends)
- The job holder must possess good communication skills and have a flexible attitude
- You will have previous catering experience and hold a Food Safety Level 2 Certificate. This can be completed on line if you don’t hold one
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with the Public /Customers
- Relevant Catering Work Experience
Desirable criteria
- Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment
Skills
- Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Cleaning & Catering procedures.
- Understanding of HACCP & COSHH
- Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Catering Assistant – Patient Catering - Various hours with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 0. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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