Flexible Catering Assistant (QHB)

Job overview

FLEXIBLE CATERING ASSISTANT

-Queens Hospital Burton

AS & WHEN (BANK)

Working Times: As & When

Shift Pattern: Zero hours per week - As and When Required Working Arrangements The Flexible Staffing Services aims to match suitably skilled workers with the flexible staffing requirements of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about delivering great customer service?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Catering and Retail Services team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to play a vital role in both patient care and busy retail environments, including our restaurant and coffee shops.

Whether you’re serving meals on the wards or providing excellent service in our retail outlets, you’ll be at the heart of creating a positive experience for patients, staff, and visitors.

With flexible shifts, this role offers the chance to develop valuable hospitality and retail skills, gain experience in customer-focused environments, and be part of a friendly, supportive team that truly makes a difference.

Closing Date: 4th August 2026

Interview date: 18th August 2026

Main duties of the job

🍽️ About the Role

As a Flexible Catering Assistant, you will help deliver high-quality food services to patients, staff, and visitors. Your work will directly support patient experience by ensuring meals are delivered and served to the highest standards.

You could be working:

• On hospital wards supporting patient meal services
• In main catering areas
• Within on-site retail outlets

Every day is varied, meaningful, and essential to the smooth running of the hospital.

Example shifts include:

• Morning: 07:30 – 10:30
• Afternoon: 11:30 - 14:30 / 10:30 - 17:00
• Evening: 16:30 – 19:30

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Please note: There is no guarantee of work being offered to you should you be successfully appointed. You are also under no obligation to accept work offered to you. Working Arrangements with further details will be issued to you for review and agreement prior to commencement.

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