Kitchen Porter/Driver

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic individual seeking a career pathway within our Estates and Facilities team. Is that you?

Do you:

• Want to work for an ambitious, friendly NHS team?
• Strive in an environment that offers variety?
• Like working toward goals and targets?

Are you looking for full-time work?

If you answered yes, we are looking for great individuals to join our diverse and inclusive team, with opportunities for everyone, including personal development, career progression, and many employee benefits, including enhanced rates, an NHS pension scheme, a Blue Light Card with great discounts and benefits, and much more!

Still interested? Check out the job description and submit your application form; you could well be shortlisted.

Closing Date: Sunday 19th July 2026 at Midnight

Shortlisting Date: 28th July 2026

Interview Date: 7th August 2026

Main duties of the job

To support the Food Services team in meeting the requirements of patients, staff, and visitors, resulting in the delivery of the highest standards of food safety through efficient and effective food storage, preparation, production, and service complying with food safety and hygiene legislation.

Brief outline of duties

Delivering service user meals and hospitalities across all BDCT sites using a trust vehicle.

Correct and economical use of equipment and materials to meet Health and Safety Regulations.

Control of stock and storage of goods complying with Food Safety Legislation:

Receipt, storage, and issue of all goods in compliance with protocols and procedures, ensuring quality and quantity and correct storage.

Ensuring all storage areas, chilled, frozen, and ambient, are maintained to agreed standards.

Support the duty supervisor in the effective and efficient control and monitoring of stock levels, supporting the department to effectively minimize waste.

Weighing of ingredients following agreed protocols.

Ensuring vending machines are cleaned, stocked, and maintained daily to ensure compliance with local protocols.

Compliance with cash handling procedures to include vending and Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS), reporting any discrepancies or maintenance issues to the duty supervisor.

Assist with the service of meals and beverages to patients, staff, and visitors.

Working as part of a Team

Share information, skills, experiences with colleagues

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.