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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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into health

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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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