Job summary
- Main area
- Ward Hospitality Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 389-25-7403344
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £24,465 Per Annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2025 08:00
Employer heading

Catering Assistant – Patient Catering - Various hours
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Closing Date: 25.08.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 26.08.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 01.09.25
Why not join our catering department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals and make a difference to patients stay with a smile, a nutritional meal and a nice hot drink.
Benefits of working for us:
Agenda for change pay scales
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service
Generous pension scheme
Development opportunities
Staff gym
Training and uniform will be provided
Main duties of the job
Brief Description of the Role:
To work as a member of both the catering and ward teams, to support the delivery of approx. 1300 patient meals on a daily basis.
To provide a friendly efficient beverage service throughout the day.
Maintain good standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the ward kitchen at all times.
The Catering Team are responsible for providing services to patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke’s Hospital, Westbourne Green, Westwood Park and Eccleshill Community Hospitals.
JOB PURPOSE
- To provide a nutritional food and beverage service to patients taking into account individual needs and requirements.
- To order, pick and pack food ready for cooking and service to patients.
- To ensure that all Food Safety procedures including HACCP are followed
Summary of Essential Experience/Skills required:
- Working as part of a team but able to work on their own initiative
- Previous experience of working with the public
- You will be required to attend training required for the post
- You must be willing to work irregular hours (days, evenings and weekends)
- The job holder must possess good communication skills and have a flexible attitude
- You will have previous catering experience and hold a Food Safety Level 2 Certificate. This can be completed on line if you don’t hold one
Working for our organisation
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership’s ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with the Public /Customers
- Relevant Catering Work Experience
Desirable criteria
- Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Cleaning & Catering procedures.
- Understanding of HACCP & COSHH
- Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Appreciation of personal hygiene/ Infection control
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Customer service qualification
- Health & Safety Training qualification
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Barry Dalby
- Job title
- Interim Facilities Catering Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07572103218
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