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Volunteer Catering Assistant
The closing date is 17 June 2026
Support with the daily operation within a professional kitchen environment by assisting with routine food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, and helping to ensure the smooth flow of kitchen activities.
Main duties of the job
To assist in basic food preparation such as salad preparation.
Gain an understanding of food safety within a professional setting as well as understanding the importance of allergens within a professional setting.
Train in handling cash alongside colleagues within the caf.
Work alongside catering colleagues within the dept in offering customer service (serving) and gaining an understanding of portion control and why this is important to maximise profit.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience following instructions or procedures
Training and qualifications
- Willingness to undertake induction training
- Level 1 or Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety in Catering)
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of allergens and safe food handling
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 name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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