Facilities Assistant – Catering

Facilities Assistant – Catering

The closing date is 14 June 2026.

We are looking for a Facilities Assistant – Catering to join our Catering Team at Wathwood Hospital, Wath upon Dearne. Previous experience in a catering environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Position

• Working pattern: 30 hours per week – 6 hour shifts over 5 days a week (including weekends and Bank Holidays).
• Contract: Permanent part‑time.
• Salary: £25,272 per year (pro rata for part‑time).

Main duties

• Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, providing meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and food safety.
• Complete all required paperwork in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Recruitment costs

Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. The cost (£26.40 standard, £54.40 enhanced) will be deducted from salary over the first 2 months of employment. The annual DBS Update Service fee is £16.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Department in delivering high‑quality, safe, and nutritious food.
• Perform catering tasks as outlined in schedules, method statements, and procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge – Essential

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of a Catering Environment.
• Basic knowledge of Food Safety.

Knowledge – Desirable

• Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens.
• Basic understanding of infection control.
• Understanding of responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH.
• Knowledge of manual handling.
• Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures.

Qualifications – Essential

• Basic Literacy & Numeracy.
• Basic Food Hygiene.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification.

Skills – Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use own initiative to manage job requirements.
• Flexible in managing time and duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience – Desirable

• Experience working within a catering environment.
• Experience with a food safety management system (HACCP).

Physical Requirements – Essential

• Physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

Values and Behaviours – Essential

• Act in line with Trust values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
• Understand and commit to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and related legislation.

Contractual Requirements – Essential

• Shift flexibility, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Attend mandatory and job‑specific training.
• Comply with Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (staff uniform).

Training – Essential

• Complete all mandatory training required by the site.
• Complete any necessary skills and competency training required for the post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

• Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Wathwood Hospital, Gipsy Green Lane, Wath upon Dearne, S63 7TQ, United Kingdom
• Website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

Contact

Facilities Co‑ordinator: Melanie Armesmelanie.armes@nottshc.nhs.uk01709870800

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