NHS
Catering Assistant
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Job Description
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- The hygienic handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Trust Food Safety Policy (HACCP)
- Observation of statutory and trust food hygiene regulations
- The post holder will provide a patient food service, staff restaurant service, under the guidance of supervisors to patients / restaurant within the hospital
- To observe portion control guidance
- Serving staff meals in an appetising and attractive manner
- Ensure that food products are correctly served according to instruction
- Taking and recording of food temperatures and seeking further instruction where these are outside appropriate temperature limits
- To be involved in the general cleaning following the appropriate cleaning schedules
- Appropriate disposal of waste in accordance with instruction
- Check stock deliveries into the catering department and complete the appropriate documentation
- Ensure stock is dated and stock rotation procedures are observed
- Complies with health and safety regulations
- Observes the quality control procedure within the catering department.
- Support and wellbeing - , a comprehensive employee assistance programme, gives free access to expert help and support for life's ups and downs - physical and mental health, finances, abuse, learning - 24/7, 365 days a year, including telephone support and counselling
- Lifestyle savings - Viv-up, plus entitlement to a free Blue Light Card, together provide more than 15,000 discounts; from large national retailers to local businesses, across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more
- Benefits - a range of competitive employee benefits including generous leave entitlement pension scheme, enhanced rates for working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays, plus the opportunity for flexible working to support individual needs
- Training and Development - apprenticeships, on-the-job and formal training courses provide the skills needed and as a leading facilities and estates organisation there are opportunities to develop further including career progression, supporting our commitment to net zero by being a Green Plan Champion or Social Media Champion to support our communication
- An awareness of hygiene
- An awareness of the hospital and what activities may occur
- Awareness of the standards required. Good food preparation skills.
- Allergen training
- Previous Catering Experience
- Previous Cooking Experience
- Awareness of health and safety
- An awareness of hygiene
- An awareness of the hospital and what activities may occur
- Awareness of the standards required. Good food preparation skills.
- Allergen training
- Previous Catering Experience
- Previous Cooking Experience
- Awareness of health and safety
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Catering Assistant to join our hospital catering team. You will play an important role in supporting the preparation and delivery of meals to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service are maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
About us
All our colleagues play an important role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible healthcare service for our community. In return, we offer the following exciting benefits and opportunities:
Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our HIF Hero and Trust-wide KITE team and colleague recognition awards
Details
Date posted
16 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-HIF-3705R
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please see the attached Job Description. If you have any questions, please contact Leanne Alston on leanne.alston1@nhs.net
Job responsibilities
For more information, please see the attached Job Description. If you have any questions, please contact Leanne Alston on leanne.alston1@nhs.net
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualification & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate Integrated Facilities
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate Integrated Facilities
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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