# Catering Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Summerhill Services Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/catering-assistant/959b31c5-018c-47bc-af7f-f65a3e6dd24c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/catering-assistant/959b31c5-018c-47bc-af7f-f65a3e6dd24c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Summerhill Services Limited - **Location:** Reaside Clinic - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Catering assistant - **Salary:** £20,823.19 - £26,028.99 £20823.19 (£26028.99 FTE) - **Contract type:** Permanent: 5 out of 7 including weekends - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (5 out of 7 days) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T11:04:51.983Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Rubery_Birmingham/Summerhill_Services_Limited/Facilities/Facilities-v8236188 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8236188?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** http://www.ssl-delivermore.com/ ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ a self motivated individual to work as part of the Catering Team. Role: Catering Assistant Location: Reaside Hours: 30 hours over 5/7 days Salary: £20823.19 (£26028.99 FTE) Role Purpose: To assist in providing a high-quality food service to patients, staff and visitor ### Main duties of the job Principle Duties and Responsibilities Catering - Responsible for performing general catering duties i.e. service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, vegetable prep and beverages. - Responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical equipment including operating wash-up machine/floor cleaning machine following appropriate training as required. - To check meal order sheets that have been submitted to ensure correct food is served as per the request. - Have knowledge of allergens within food service. - To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Catering Shift leader/Supervisor. - Responsible in providing food service to patients, staff and visitors. Stock - Responsible for the receipt and storage of goods in accordance with the departmental HACCP procedure. - On occasions responsible for the opening and closing of the main kitchen along with assisting senior chef with cooking duties. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Responsible for performing General Catering duties in kitchens, dining rooms and associated areas including the service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, toast and beverages. To assist with temperature recording of all food. Including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training. See attached full Job Description ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff. - Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards. - Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training - Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor. - Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis. - Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances. - Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor. ### Training **Desirable** - General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene ### Knowledge **Essential** - Has worked in a customer focused environment. - Experience of working as part of a team. **Desirable** - Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations ## Documents - [catering assistant jdf (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546626) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.