Job overview
We are looking for a first class Catering Assistant to work within Catering at Conquest Hospital.
You will be working as part of a varied Team within ESHT carrying out an important roll within Catering ensuring the patients receive the nutrition they require in a safe and hygienic manner. This position is very varied and you will liaise with Catering staff and Ward staff.
What We’re Looking For
- A love for delivering an amazing food service.
- A positive, proactive team player.
- Can do attitude with flexibility.
- A true team player who enjoys working collaboratively
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Supportive, friendly team environment.
- Make a real impact on patient wellbeing and visitor experience.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Great NHS benefits, including pension, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Be part of a team that delivers catering services t patients, staff and visitors
- Assist in the moving of food trollies.
- Clearing and cleaning trollies and service areas. .
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
- Support the team in all areas of the department.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about food service and being part of a team that makes a real difference every day? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly Hospital Catering Department. In this role, you’ll help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors while working in a dedicated team to provide outstanding service.
- Be part of a team that delivers catering services t patients, staff and visitors
- Assist in the moving of food trollies.
- Clearing and cleaning trollies and service areas. .
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
- Support the team in all areas of the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Physically able to lift weights of up to 56lbs
- Motivated
- Good organisational skills
- Good team worker
Experience
Essential
- Basic food production knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- 706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ)
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Knowledge of HACCP
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This advert is for Catering Assistant with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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