Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Skills
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience
Understanding the importance of confidentiality
- Qualifications
To be able to read and understand to the required standard.
- Personal Attributes
Flexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements
- Personal Attributes
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Skills
Basic IT skills
- Experience
Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Experience
Previous experience in a similar environment
- Qualifications
Basic education to include Maths and English
- Qualifications
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate
- Personal Attributes
Able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
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 and Derwent Unit. 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: -
15:00hrs to 19:00hrs working 5 days per week (20 hours per week)
The rota will be based on a 20 hour a week contract working on a 10-week rota basis which will include some weekends and bank holidays.
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.
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.
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This advert is for Patient Services Assistant Catering with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £25156.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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