Main area Estates & Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours 30 hours per week (Part time working 5 days over 7 (including weekends and Bank Holidays)) Job ref 186-389-26-CS
Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wathwood Hospital Town Wath upon Dearne Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 14/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for a Facilities Assistant – Catering to join our Catering Team at Wathwood Hospital, Wath upon Dearne.
Previous experience of working within a catering environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Position available is: 30 hours per week – 6 hour shifts working 5 days/7 (including weekends and Bank Holidays).
We have in‑house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the day to day running of the kitchen at Wathwood Hospital providing meals for patients, staff and visitors. To ensure high standards of customer service and catering services. The completion of all relevant paperwork in line with trust policies and procedures.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the Catering Department which provides high quality, safe and nutritious food for patients, staff and visitors. Specifically undertaking catering responsibilities as detailed in the Job Description following task schedules, method statements and procedures.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
- Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens.
- Basic understanding of infection control.
- Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH.
- Knowledge of manual handling.
- Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures.
Qualifications
- Basic Literacy & Numeracy.
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification.
Skills
- Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job.
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
Experience
- Experience or working within a catering environment.
- Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP).
Physical Requirements
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
Values and Behaviours
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Contractual Requirements
- Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays.
- Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training.
- Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform).
Training
- Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site.
- Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
- The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
- In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information.
- For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’ will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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