# Facilities Assistant - Catering > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-catering/42d70851-0575-4e1e-b43a-1c7c3bc63604 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-catering/42d70851-0575-4e1e-b43a-1c7c3bc63604.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part-time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 30 hours per week (Part time working 5 days over 7 (including weekends and Bank Holidays)) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T09:01:10.892Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Wath_upon_Dearne/Nottinghamshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Facilities/Estates_Facilities-v8023017 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8023017?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a Facilities Assistant - Catering  to join our Catering Team at Wathwood Hospital, Wath upon Dearne. Previous experience of working within a catering environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Position available is: 30 hours per week - 6 hour shifts working 5 days/7 (including weekends and Bank Holidays.) We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs. ### Main duties of the job To assist in the day to day running of the kitchen at Wathwood Hospital providing meals for patients, staff and visitors.  To ensure high standards of customer service and catering services. The completion of all relevant paperwork in line with trust policies and procedures. 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 £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (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 £16 per year applies. ### 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. 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 ## Job Details We are looking for a Facilities Assistant - Catering to join our Catering Team at Wathwood Hospital, Wath upon Dearne. Previous experience of working within a catering environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Position available is: 30 hours per week - 6 hour shifts working 5 days/7 (including weekends and Bank Holidays.) We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs. ## Job Description To assist in the day to day running of the kitchen at Wathwood Hospital providing meals for patients, staff and visitors. To ensure high standards of customer service and catering services. The completion of all relevant paperwork in line with trust policies and procedures. 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 £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (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 £16 per year applies. ## 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. 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 ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills. - Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job. - Flexible in managing own time and work duties. - Ability to work alone and as part of a team. ### 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** - Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety. - Knowledge of a Catering Environment. - Basic knowledge of Food Safety. **Desirable** - Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens. - Basic understanding of infection control. - Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH. - Knowledge of manual handling. - Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures. ### Experience **Desirable** - Experience or working within a catering environment. - Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP). ### Qualifications **Essential** - Basic Literacy & Numeracy. - Basic Food Hygiene **Desirable** - Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification. ### Physical Requirements **Essential** - Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties. ### 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. ### Conractual Requirements **Essential** - Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays. - Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training. - Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform). ## 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 & person specification (pdf, 665.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10333161) ## 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.