Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Catering Department and make a real difference to the experience of our patients, staff and visitors. Working primarily within the kitchen, you will assist with the preparation and service of food, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety are consistently achieved. The successful candidate will be a flexible, reliable team player who thrives in a busy and supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake food service to patients, staff and visitors.
- Ensure that presentation, portion control, temperature control and food quality standards are adhered to.
- Carry out the preparation of snacks and salads to the required standards and any other food items required for sale.
- Undertake the cleaning of floors, surfaces and equipment within the kitchen and dining room as appropriate.
- Replenish stock items in the restaurant/kitchen from catering stores, there is a degree of manual handling and lifting involved within this role.
- Attend any necessary training program as directed by the Food and Beverage Manager.
- Check temperatures of refrigerators and maintain all records.
- Dispose of all catering waste according to departmental policy which includes the operation of waste disposal unit.
- Adopt a flexible approach as there may be a requirement to work in either the central kitchen, stores or the restaurant.
- Respect all issues in relation to equality and diversity in relation to patients, colleagues and visitors.
- Operate equipment as required following appropriate training e.g. central dishwasher/pot wash, deep fat fryer/oven, toasted sandwich maker and any other equipment as appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Experience
Essential
- Has worked within a busy catering service
- To have worked in a service/customer environment
- Experience of working within a team environment
- Relevant experience of working in a similar food preparation environment
Desirable
- Working in a healthcare environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- NVQ Level two Food Safety Certificate
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This advert is for Catering Assistant with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Queen Victoria Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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