Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience in a similar position where there are peaks and troughs in demand during service times
- Qualifications
Level 2 food hygiene certificate or willing to undertake.
- Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, or equivalent experience (to include Maths and English)
- Skills & Knowledge
A good communicator, able to converse easily
- Skills & Knowledge
Excellent Customer Care Skills
- Skills & Knowledge
Professional approach, being aware of the diversity of customers served
- Skills & Knowledge
Must be able to work without constant supervision and meet deadlines
- Skills & Knowledge
Good Interpersonal Skills
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Good knowledge of Food safety
- Qualifications
Experience with Food Allergies, special diets and labelling
Job overview
Temporary 18 month Contract
DSFS are looking to recruit a highly experienced Catering Team Member to join our team on a part time basis of 34 hrs per week, working within Cafe @ the Royal, located within the main entrance at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Your shifts will be on a 4 week rota basis, working 5 shifts per week between Monday and Sunday.
- Our services are busy, with a high-volume of customers with good equipment and systems – we need someone who can handle a fast pace and work with a small team.
This opportunity offers shifts 5 days per week, on a rota basis Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 6am and 8pm.
Our Catering Teams are the focal point for patients, visitors and staff in the Hospital. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a role that requires exceptional customer service.
Key Benefits of the Role:-
Free Onsite parking for Grade A Staff
Our Pension is a NEST pension. Upon joining you can choose whether to pay 5% or 8% and DSFS will match whichever you choose.
If applicable to your role and contract we will pay enhancements of 40% for any hours worked after 8pm and before 6am on Monday to Friday and for hours worked on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Interview date to be agreed.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
Main duties of the job
- As a Catering team member, you will be expected to have exceptional customer service and the ability to serve our guests in a friendly, approachable manner.
- Assisting our Chefs with some food preparation and stock rotation in our restaurant areas
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- You will be pivotal in ensuring full compliance with all Foods Safety requirements
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Applicant requirements
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This advert is for Catering Team Member with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25156.00. The contract type is 18 months (Temporary Fixed Term Contract). The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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