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Location
Salary
£25,272 per annum pro rata
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
19 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
07 Apr 2026

Job overview

Catering Assistant - 30 Hours per week (£13.45 per hour)  - plus attractive enhancements for weekend/bank holiday work.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to work in the Main Kitchen as part of the  friendly Facilities team at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital.

The team provide the meals for the inpatients, as well as sandwiches and snacks for the new Hub Coffee Shop for staff and members of the public. The core operational hours for the kitchen are 07.30 - 18.30, 7 days a week.  Please note this will either be an early or late shift.

Monday to Thursday Early shift: 07.30 -13.30, Friday late shift: 12.30 - 18.30

Ideally they will have Catering experience but full training will be given. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and friendly, who is willing to learn and flexible to help cover additional shifts when necessary.

Please note: Previous applicants and previous BANK applicants need not apply

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

Health and Care Worker visa: If you’ll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

  • Regenerating prepared meals
  • Cold food preparation
  • Cleaning and washing up
  • Receiving and storing deliveries
  • Assisting with the compliance of all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCPs), food safety policies, procedures, Allergens and current legislation

Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.

Please note: Previous applicants and previous BANK applicants need not apply

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.

Please read the Person Specification before completing the application form and complete ALL fields, as empty boxes cannot be scored for shortlisting. Include ALL previous job roles (inc. dates) in the Work Experience boxes, and use the Supporting Information section for additional information about yourself relating to the Person Specification, and that you have not covered already in the form.

Please note: Previous applicants and previous BANK applicants need not apply