Patient Meals Catering Assistant
The closing date is 22 April 2026
These posts will cover Ward catering Services at Castle Hill Hospital & Hull Royal Infirmary
The shift pattern includes days, weekends and bank holidays with unsocial hours enhancements (as per NHS employee terms and conditions)
Post 1 – 25.5hrs per week on a 2 week rolling roster (All shifts are at HRI)
Post 2 – 26.25hrs per week on a 2 week rolling roster (All shifts are at HRI)
Week 1 – Monday: 8.00‑13.30pm & 15.00‑18.30pm, Tuesday: 8.00‑13.30pm, Thursday: 8.00‑13.30pm, Friday: 8.00‑13.30pm & 15.00‑18.30pm
Post 3 – 23.75hrs per week on a 2 week rolling roster (All shifts are at CHH)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the provision of a comprehensive and cost-effective catering service that meets the needs of all patients whilst fulfilling the objectives of the Trust.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- Basic Food Safety Training
- NVQ level 1 in relevant subject
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Food safety Level 2 or above
- NVQ Level 2 or above in relevant subject
- UK Driving License
- National Care Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience
- A minimum of 2 years experience in catering dealing with both preparation and service of food items
- Knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety
- Previous healthcare work
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well within a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others
- Kitchen and personal hygiene
- Ability to meet service timescales
- Basic IT skills
Special Attributes and Other
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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