Job overview
Patient Caterer
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Patient Services Department which is within the facilities division.
Catering duties will be to provide a high standard of food and drink service to ward areas within Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Other duties include ensuring all kitchen areas are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner to the required specified standards in line with Trust policy and ensuring patient’s meals are served efficiently to assure food quality and to meet the required specification, in line with Trust policy.
The hours of work are:-
08:00hrs to 14:30hrs (30 minutes break included)
15:00-19:00hrs (No break)
This is a bank contract, covering sickness and annual leave. Shifts may be available at the times stated above.
Main duties of the job
Catering duties will be to provide a high standard of food and drink service to ward areas within Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Caterers must ensure patient’s meals are served efficiently to assure food quality and to meet the required specification, in line with Trust policy.
Other duties include ensuring all kitchen areas and offices are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner to the required specified standards in line with Trust policy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required.
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Basic IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Previous experience in a similar environment
Qualifications
Essential
- To be able to read and understand to the required standard.
Desirable
- Basic education to include Maths and English
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
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This advert is for Patient Services Assistant Catering - BANK with Derbyshire Support Facilities Services in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,156 Per Annum pro rata. The contract type is Bank: Part-time. The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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