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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Shortlisting Criteria
To hold or obtain within 3 months of commencement of employment with NBT, a Level 2 Foundation certificate in Food Hygiene or its equivalent.
- Shortlisting Criteria
Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety
- Shortlisting Criteria
Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
- Shortlisting Criteria
Currently Works in the Catering Industry
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Shortlisting Criteria
Recent relevant catering experience is desirable (Experience within the last 3 years)
Job overview
Carrying out of duties in the central Production Kitchen, Restaurant or Regen Ward Kitchens and associated areas.
Main duties of the job
These duties include service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, pre-preparation of food items prior to service and to regenerate cooked meals for patients at lunch and supper at ward level. It can involve taking of cash, manly via the use of cash tills. Pot wash and working in the catering stores area. Full training is given before this duty is undertaken.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
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 (Ward Operatives) with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £23,615 per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles. The contract type is Permanent: 1 Relief staff working 37.5h a variety of different shift days Monday-Sunday. Predominant shifts being 11:00-14.30 and 15.30-19.30. 1 Subtantive contract working: 32h. Wednesday to Saturday 10.30-14.30 and 15.30-19 1 Subtantive contract working: 24h Tuesday to Thursday 15.30-19.30 and Friday 10.30-14.30/ 15.30-19.30 1 Maternity leave Fix term 12 months: Relief staff working 37.5h a variety of different shift days Monday-Sunday. Predominant shifts being 11:00-14.30 and 15.30-19.30.. The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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