• Job Description

  Req#: C9156-156-7247407?language=en&page=821&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An opportunity has arisen for a Ward Catering Assistant

  To be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications.

  To be responsible for kitchen cleaning and the standards of hygiene within the kitchens at ward level and ensuring that the service complies with Food Safety Legislation.

  You will ensure that high quality Food Hygiene and cleaning standards are maintained at all times.

  You will be required to work within a team and will need good communication skills to maintain working relationships within the team and present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors.

  Main duties of the job

  Relief Post

  Patients Catering servicing patients catering requirements

  Retail Catering

  Food Hygiene Level 2

  Knowledge of food handling and cleaning procedures

  Good communication in English, both written and oral

  Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills

  Basic computer skills

  Ability to work as a team member as well as on own initiative

  To understand and observe the Data Protection Act and Trust policy regarding confidentiality.

  About us

  The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

  visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

  We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

  The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

  Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

  It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

  Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

  https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

  Details

  Date posted

  17 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  156-7247407

  Job locations

  St Michaels Hospital

  Hayle

  TR27 4JA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

  To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

  For further information please visit:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  We reserve the right to close this advert early.

  We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

  To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

  For further information please visit:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  We reserve the right to close this advert early.

  We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working within NHS and/or catering areas
  • Knowledge of food handling/HACCP and cleaning procedures

  Desirable

  • Awareness of waste and portion control systems

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Food Hygiene Level 2

  Desirable

  • HACCP Level 2

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working within NHS and/or catering areas
  • Knowledge of food handling/HACCP and cleaning procedures

  Desirable

  • Awareness of waste and portion control systems

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Food Hygiene Level 2

  Desirable

  • HACCP Level 2

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  St Michaels Hospital

  Hayle

  TR27 4JA

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  St Michaels Hospital

  Hayle

  TR27 4JA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.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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