Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Bank: As and when required
- Hours
- Flexible working - As and when required
- Job ref
- 151-NonClin-CAT14
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wexham Park Hospital
- Town
- Berkshire
- Salary
- £14.75 Including WTD
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Catering Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
Aa a Bank Catering Assistant is being recruited to support and assist the Catering Manager and 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 , back of house catering preparation area . This is situated within Wexham Park Hospital Hospital Courtyard Restaurant
This is a bank Position , covering the Hospital Catering Services from 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.
This role will not attract a visa, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role requires that the job holder follows the duties laid out by the Catering Manager/Supervisor on a day-to-day operational needs of the 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.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- GCSE or Equivalent
- Level 1 Basic Food Hygiene
- Sound Customer / Patient Facing experience
- Flexible with changing Catering needs in a Care / Customer Environment
Desirable criteria
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Training Certificate
- Food Allergy Training Certificate from Food Standard Agency UK
- Health and Safety Level 1
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Essential criteria
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision and to accommodate the needs of customers on a daily basis.
Food safety
Essential criteria
- Experience in catering
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
- Pauline Pryke
- Job title
- Food Sevice Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300153262
- Additional information
Pauline Pryke
03006153262
07585888452
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