NHS
Catering Assistant - Band 2
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Job Description
- Req#: C9357-26-0093?language=en&page=353&sort=publicationDateDesc
- 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
- oExperience in using catering equipment
- oKnowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control
- oGood customer care skills
- oEvidence of high personal standards
- oExperienced in working within catering services
- Previous experience working in a large scale catering department
- oBasic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards.
- oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate
- 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.
- 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
- oExperience in using catering equipment
- oKnowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control
- oGood customer care skills
- oEvidence of high personal standards
- oExperienced in working within catering services
- Previous experience working in a large scale catering department
- oBasic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards.
- oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate
- 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.
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 descriptionJob 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 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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Evidence of knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Specific Requirements
Essential
Evidence of knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Specific Requirements
Essential
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
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
Employer's website
About the company
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