Catering Assistant

Company: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
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Location: Smethwick
Job Description:

Job Summary

The catering department is looking to recruit part‑time experienced catering assistants to work front of house at various sites.

Sandwell Health Campus – 13.5 hours per week – Hallam Restaurant.Week 1: Monday 13.30pm – 16.30pm & Thursday 10.00am – 16.30pm.Week 2: Wednesday 10.30am – 17.00pm, Thursday & Friday 10.00am – 16.30pm.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have previous catering experience with high standards of work, be motivated and enthusiastic and are able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative.

A flexible approach to hours and duties and be able to work additional shifts as required at short notice.

To carry out a wide range of general catering duties in an efficient and effective manner to ensure that a high‑quality service is provided at all times. The posts have a significant amount of personal contact with staff, patients and members of the public.

  • Serving customers
  • Cash handling
  • Basic food preparation
  • Completing control paperwork
  • General and deep cleaning

Experience

Essential:

  • Previous catering experience required.
  • Experience working in environments where a methodical and organised approach to work can be demonstrated.

Desirable:

  • Experience using a Barista Coffee machine.
  • Knowledge of food allergens.

Qualifications

Essential:

  • NVQ Level 2 Customer Service (or equivalent skills/experience).
  • Willingness to undertake and achieve Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, COSHH Training and Trust Mandatory Training courses.

Desirable:

  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

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.

Employer details

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Midland Metropolitan University HospitalGrove LaneSmethwickB66 2QTUnited Kingdom

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Posted: June 7th, 2026