# Catering Stores Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/catering-stores-assistant/ea1811b3-0b9c-44f2-bc22-c7ccd1199361 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/catering-stores-assistant/ea1811b3-0b9c-44f2-bc22-c7ccd1199361.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Rampton Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Stores operative - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part time) + High Secure Allowance £2,000 - **Contract type:** Permanent: Rampton Hospital High Secure Support Staff Allowance - £2000 - **Employment type:** Full time - 30 hours per week (Working four days, over seven, including Bank Holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T13:59:33.379Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Retford/Nottinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Facilities/Facilities-v8320032 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8320032?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the busy Catering Team at Rampton Hospital to work within the Catering Stores. The hours will be working 10am to 6pm, including Weekends and Bank Holidays. Previous experience or working within a catering environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Rampton High Secure Support Staff Allowance - £2,000 applies to this post ### Main duties of the job To support the Catering Team by ensuring adequate stocks of food and provisions are available to enable to the Department to provide high quality food to patients, staff and visitors. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To support the Catering Department which provides high quality, safe and nutritious food for patients, staff and visitors. Specifically undertaking Catering Responsibilities as detailed in the Job Description following task schedules, method statements and procedures. The Catering Stores Assistant is required to maintain stock levels and order food/provisions as necessary, ensuring all stock received is to the required Health and Safety standards. Liaising with Suppliers as necessary. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills. - Basic numeracy and literacy skills. - Flexible in managing own time and work duties. **Desirable** - Performance focused with the ability to operate within agreed performance standards. ### Training **Essential** - Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site. - Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post. ### Knowledge **Essential** - A good understanding of customer service **Desirable** - Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens. - Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH. - Knowledge of Manual Handling. - Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures. - Basic knowledge of Food Safety. ### Experience **Desirable** - Experience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment - Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function. - Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP). ### Qualifications **Essential** - An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices. - Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific). - Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience. **Desirable** - Recognised catering ,cleaning or support services qualification. ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork - All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation ## Documents - [about the trust (pdf, 6.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2983) - [colleague benefits (pdf, 16.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2913) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 488.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10641525) ## 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.