Job overview
Are you passionate about food? Do you enjoy meeting and working with a variety of people?
We are currently have an exciting new opportunity at Broomfield Hospital to work in our newly refurbished Restaurant as a Catering Assistant.
To carry out a range of general catering duties in an effective and efficient manner, promoting a positive and professional image.
Main duties of the job
To carry out basic food preparation to include packing, labelling, displaying and chilling of sandwiches and other food products.
Serve meals within the agreed standards for portion control and presentation.
Clean, prepare and stock display counters as per daily routine.
Operate electronic tills, taking cash and assisting the duty supervisor to reconcile takings at the end of each shift, observing Standing Financial Instructions.
Ensure areas are kept clean, tidy and in a safe manner.
To have knowledge & with barista style coffees
Distribute provisions, meals and small equipment within the department and hospital site.
The postholder may be required to visit the wards on a regular basis to promote good patient/customer relations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Occupational Health clearance
- Smart and tidy appearance
- Ability to work in busy environment in hot, humid noisy conditions including standing for extended periods with frequent moderate effort of manual handling for short periods
Desirable
- Flexible to work outside specified hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Level 2 Food Management Safety NVQ 2 in catering or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of cash handling
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with general public
Desirable
- Experience of cash handling
- Experience of working in catering retail
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This advert is for Retail Catering Assistant with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent: Various shifts hours and patterns. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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