• Job Description

  Req#: C9301-26-0386?language=en&page=830&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Following the latest Home Office guidelines and legislations it is not possible to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

  The Catering staff ensure that all food provided complies with Food Safety Regulations and meals are appetising and attractively served.

  The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Facilities Department should the needs of the service demand it.

  Main duties of the job

  • Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier
  • Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out
  • Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes
  • Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments
  • Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
  • Pack and check food orders for ward
  • Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties,/stock
  • Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders
  • The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these

  About us

  By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

  And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,465 a year per annum (pro-rata)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  301-BK-26-7829226

  Job locations

  The Redwoods Centre

  Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath,

  Shrewsbury, Shropshire,

  SY3 8DS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To learn more about this interesting role, please read the full job description and person specification.

  Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

  Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To learn more about this interesting role, please read the full job description and person specification.

  Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

  Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

  Person Specification

  QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

  Essential

  • Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role
  • Basic food hygiene certificate
  • Basic HACCP certificate

  Desirable

  • Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, e.g. diploma level (NVQ) relevant to the post

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Computer literate
  • Experience in food preparation and cooking
  • Manual handling experience
  • Valid driving licence

  SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

  Essential

  • Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level)
  • Ability to allocate work
  • Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products

  Person Specification

  QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

  Essential

  • Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role
  • Basic food hygiene certificate
  • Basic HACCP certificate

  Desirable

  • Willing to undertake training work towards a qualification to fulfil the role, e.g. diploma level (NVQ) relevant to the post

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Computer literate
  • Experience in food preparation and cooking
  • Manual handling experience
  • Valid driving licence

  SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

  Essential

  • Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level)
  • Ability to allocate work
  • Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products

  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

  Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Redwoods Centre

  Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath,

  Shrewsbury, Shropshire,

  SY3 8DS

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Redwoods Centre

  Somerby Drive, Bicton Heath,

  Shrewsbury, Shropshire,

  SY3 8DS

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• 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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