Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Different shifts between 07:00 and 19:00, including weekends)
- Job ref
- 151-LC461
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Heatherwood Hospital
- Town
- Ascot, Berkshire
- Salary
- £26,618 per annum including HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Facilities Catering Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
A Facilities Catering Assistant is being recruited to support and assist the Chef Manager and Facilities Catering Supervisor in the provision of a highly professional focused in a healthcare setup, including covering areas within the scope of work in Catering - retail outlet, back of house catering preparation room and private patient services on the go. This is situated within Heatherwood Hospital and Greenwood Kitchen at the same site.
The hours are 37.5 per week, covering the Hospital Catering Services from 7.00am to 7.00pm. Flexible Rotas will be discussed with the successful candidates shortlisted for the interview.
If you are looking for a challenging role which offers variety, continuous support, encouragement and genuine job satisfaction then look no further. Apply now to join our dynamic and pro-active team.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a Maths and English assessment followed by a formal interview.
Successful new team members will have to complete Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene Course and Food Allergy Training course with in the first week of commencement of their employment.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the provision of a highly professional and customer focussed catering service to all patients, staff and visitors on the hospital sites
- To assist with all associated catering duties
- To follow duties laid out by the supervisor in the day to day operational management of the catering service in a friendly and efficient manner, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- To work within all areas of the catering department, main kitchen, staff and visitor outlets, offering a flexible approach to workloads as staffing levels dictate.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role requires that the job holder follows the duties laid out by the Chef Manager/Supervisor on a day-to-day operational needs of the Catering Services. You’ll be expected to serve staff, visitors and patients in a welcoming, friendly and efficient manner, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You’ll be working as part of a motivated team.
The job holder will assist the Chef Production Manager/ Facilities Catering Supervisor to expand and/or make recommendations for improving standards and enhancing the overall patient experience at all times. This would be through quality initiatives and by looking at ways of maximising good patient and customer care.
You’ll need to be aware of menu content whilst understanding the importance of food allergens, food presentation and customer care. In addition, you must ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients, visitors, and staff is respected at all times.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Good level of basic education - able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
Desirable criteria
- Food Safety and Health and Safety Level 2 (gained on the job)
- Undergraduate Degree
- Understanding of relevant Health and Safety, Employment, and other legislative requirements
Experience
Essential criteria
- Basic catering experience.
- Hygiene COSSH procedures.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in healthcare
- Infection prevention and control
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills – able to read and understand written and verbal communication and instruction
- Able to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staff
- Customer focused
- Able to use own initiative to cope in a variety of situations
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
- Joao Pereira
- Job title
- Site Manager - Soft Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006145737
- Additional information
J. Isidro Pereira [Sid] - Chef Manager
07500099568
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