Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: 2 x Vacancies
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 356-26-7612245
- Employer
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CHH/HRI
- Town
- Cottingham
- Salary
- £24,465 PRO RATA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Patient Meals Catering Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
These posts will cover Ward catering Services at Castle Hill Hospital & Hull Royal Infirmary
The shift pattern includes days, weekends and bank holidays with unsocial hours enhancements (as per NHS employee terms and conditions)
Post 1 - 30.75hrs per week on a 2 week rolling roster (All shifts are at CHH)
Week 1 - Monday - 15.00 -18.30pm. Tuesday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 - 18.30pm, Wednesday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Friday - 15.00 - 18.30pm
Week 2 - Monday - 15.00 -18.30pm. Tuesday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 - 18.30pm, Wednesday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Thursday 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 - 18.30pm, Friday - 8.00am - 13.30pm & 15.00 - 18.30pm
Post Z - 31.5hrs per week on a 2 week rolling roster (All shifts are at HRI)
Week 1 - Tuesday - 8.00 - 13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Wednesday - 15.00 -18.30pm, Thursday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm , Friday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm
Week 2 - Tuesday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Friday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Saturday - 8.00 -13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm, Sunday - 8.00 - 13.30pm & 15.00 -18.30pm
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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.
To provide a full range of high quality ward catering services including the regeneration and attractive presentation of a wide range of cook-freeze food items.
Working for our organisation
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
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.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Food Safety Training
- NVQ level 1 in relevant subject.
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Food safety Level 2 or above.
- NVQ Level 2 or above in relevant subject.
- UK Driving License.
- National Care Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 2 years experience in catering dealing with both preparation and service of food items.
- Knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety
Desirable criteria
- Previous healthcare work.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
- General Catering Skills – ie knife skills, food preparation skills. Kitchen and personal hygiene. Ability to meet service timescales. Basic IT skills.
Special Attributes
Essential criteria
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Tock
- Job title
- Patient Meals Assistant Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01482 468005
- Additional information
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