NHS

Catering Assistant - Band 2


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PayCompetitive
LocationBoston/England
Employment typePart-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9357-26-0093?language=en&page=353&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We have a vacancy in the catering department for a Catering Assistant with flexibility to work in all areas of catering . The duties for this post will include providing daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment and utensils, supporting the kitchen team with the kitchen cleanliness, removing waste regularly to the designated areas and ensuring a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statuary regulations. You will be required to work in very cold and very hot conditions. You will be working 5 days from 7 and the hours of work will mainly be 1800 - 2100, working every other weekend however we require the successful candidate to be flexible for the needs of the service.

      3 Posts of 16 hours a week

      Main duties of the job

      We are looking for a motivated individual with initiative to assist in a very busy area. with good communications skills and be able to follow written and verbal instructions and follow strict hygiene regulations.

      Some knowledge of HACCP AND COSHH would be advantageous.

      Supporting the departments cleanliness and hygiene,, supporting the delivery of meals for patient and satellite units , loading trolleys and general cleaning duties.

      About us

      Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

      Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

      Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

      United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

      Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

      This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

      The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

      Details

      Date posted

      11 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £24,465 a year per annum, £10,438 pro rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      357-LN-717-25-QIA1345-F

      Job locations

      Pilgrim Hospital

      Sibsey Road

      Boston

      PE21 9QS


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      What should you do next?

      Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      What should you do next?

      Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

      Person Specification

      Evidence of knowledge, skills, aptitudes

      Essential

      • oGood communication skills
      • oAble to operate machinery after training
      • oCapable of working without direct supervision
      • oKnowledge of Health & Safety, manual handling, COSHH
      • oAwareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
      • oAble to complete simple records
      • oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

      Desirable

      • oExperience in using catering equipment
      • oKnowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control
      • oGood customer care skills

      Previous experience

      Essential

      • oEvidence of high personal standards
      • oExperienced in working within catering services

      Desirable

      • Previous experience working in a large scale catering department

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • oBasic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards.

      Desirable

      • oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate

      Specific Requirements

      Essential

      • oAbility to work as part of a team.
      • oAbility to work under pressure and meet the demands of the service.
      • oAble to work in high and low temperature areas.
      Person Specification

      Evidence of knowledge, skills, aptitudes

      Essential

      • oGood communication skills
      • oAble to operate machinery after training
      • oCapable of working without direct supervision
      • oKnowledge of Health & Safety, manual handling, COSHH
      • oAwareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
      • oAble to complete simple records
      • oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

      Desirable

      • oExperience in using catering equipment
      • oKnowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control
      • oGood customer care skills

      Previous experience

      Essential

      • oEvidence of high personal standards
      • oExperienced in working within catering services

      Desirable

      • Previous experience working in a large scale catering department

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • oBasic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards.

      Desirable

      • oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate

      Specific Requirements

      Essential

      • oAbility to work as part of a team.
      • oAbility to work under pressure and meet the demands of the service.
      • oAble to work in high and low temperature areas.

      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

      Employer name

      United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

      Address

      Pilgrim Hospital

      Sibsey Road

      Boston

      PE21 9QS


      Employer's website

      https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

      Address

      Pilgrim Hospital

      Sibsey Road

      Boston

      PE21 9QS


      Employer's website

      https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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