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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Bank: Hours between 8:30-18:30 daily
Hours
Flexible working - 5 sessions per week (Flexible hours daily between 8:30 and 18:30)
Job ref
301-BANK-25-7278657-D
Employer
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Redwoods Centre
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£12.51 pro rata
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
23/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Catering Assistant- Redwoods Centre Shrewsbury

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

Bank Senior Catering Assistant

Flexible hours between 8:30 and 18:30 7 days a week 

Redwoods Centre Shrewsbury 

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. 

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture.  All staff are required to promote and adhere to these.

Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.

 

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier
  • Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out
  • Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes
  • Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments
  • Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
  • Pack and check food orders for ward
  • Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock
  • Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description attached for full details 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier
  • Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out
  • Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes
  • Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments
  • Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
  • Pack and check food orders for ward
  • Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock
  • Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders
  • The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these
  • Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.
  • Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic food hygiene certificate

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience in food preparation and cooking

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Craig Key
Job title
Assistant Facilities Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 790 7000
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