Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other Requirements
Good time keeper
- Other Requirements
Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
- Application Completion
ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
- Education/ Qualifications
Basic Food Safety Training.
- Education/ Qualifications
NVQ level 1 in relevant subject.
- Education/ Qualifications
GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- Special Attributes and Other
Shows motivation in developing new skills
- Special Attributes and Other
High level of interpersonal skills
- Special Attributes and Other
Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Special Attributes and Other
Flexible and reliable
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
A minimum of 2 years experience in catering dealing with both preparation and service of food items.
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Good communication - verbal/written
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Be able to work on own initiative
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Works well with in a team
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Facilitate learning of others.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
General Catering Skills – ie knife skills, food preparation skills.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Kitchen and personal hygiene.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to meet service timescales.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Basic IT skills
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education/ Qualifications
Food safety Level 2 or above.
- Education/ Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 or above in relevant subject.
- Education/ Qualifications
UK Driving License.
- Education/ Qualifications
National Care Certificate
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Previous healthcare work.
Job overview
This post will cover Ward catering Services at Castle Hill Hospital
The shift pattern includes days, weekends and bank holidays with unsocial hours enhancements (as per NHS employee terms and conditions)
Post 1 - 23hrs per week on a 2 week rolling roster (All shift Patterns are at Castle hill hospital)
Week 1 - Monday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm,Tuesday 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Wednesday - 8.00 -13.30pm, Friday - 8.00 -13.30pm
Week 2 -Wednesday - 15.00 -18.30pm, Friday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Saturday - 15.00 -18.30pm, Sunday - 15.00 -18.30pm
Post 2 - 23hrs per week on a 2 week rolling roster (All shift Patterns are at Castle hill hospital)
Week 1 - Monday -8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm,Friday - 8.00 -13.30pm, Saturday - 8.00 -13.30pm, Sunday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 - 18.30pm
Week 2 - Monday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Wednesday - 15.00 -18.30pm, Thursday 15.00 -18.30pm, Friday 15.00 -18.30pm
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the provision of a comprehensive and cost-effective catering service that meets the needs of all patients whilst fulfilling the objectives of the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Patient Meals Catering Assistant with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Cottingham, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £25272.00. The contract type is Permanent: 2 x Post - 2 week rolling roster period. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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