Job overview
Kitchen Assistant
Band 2 - 37.5hrs
The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing a high quality catering service and will assist with the efficient operation and production of catering services provided to patients, staff and visitors.
The post holder will check all areas of the kitchen before the end of their shift to ensure that all floors, working surfaces, equipment, refuse bins and utensils etc. are clean and stored correctly.
Our catering service operates 7 day service 6am-8pm
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies and procedures.
The post holder will check all food storage areas to ensure that food is being stored correctly and in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Awareness of National Cleaning Standards
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Effective customer care /social skills gained from dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience working in a Hospital environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent level and /or relevant experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule
- Good time keeping
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
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This advert is for Kitchen Assistant with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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