Catering Services Operative - Production (York)

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  • York
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
Contract Type - 37.5 hours per weekHours - 6am to 2pm working 5 days over 7, including weekends and Bank HolidaysBase - York - Production UnitAre you someone who is looking for a role that will fit around your varying commitments, but also interested in working and gaining experience in a busy hospital service? Then this may be the job for you!We have opportunities for friendly enthusiastic and customer focused people to join our Catering Team.Main duties of the jobDuties include,but are not limited to:
  • Preparation, transportation and distribution of food for patients, staff and visitors in a clean food safe environment
  • Keeping the kitchen clean
  • Monitoring food temperatures as part of HACCP
  • Washing up and other general cleaning duties
  • The role also could involve working in cold rooms to pick and seal patient food, and also working in pot wash
The ideal candidate will have catering experience, be fantastic with customers, a good team player and able to work on their own unsupervised. Full training will be provided.Enhanced rates apply when working at the weekend.About usTo find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxdOur benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leaveConfidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work schemeAn extensive range of learning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providersFor further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number419-7343137-CS-FMJob locationsYork HospitalWigginton RoadYorkYO31 8HEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential
  • You will go through an induction programme on appointment for a number of weeks to provide the relevant training required for the role
Desirable
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience & KnowledgeEssential
  • Good basic education including reading, writing and numeracy skills
  • Basic understanding of how important food safety is
Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential
  • You will go through an induction programme on appointment for a number of weeks to provide the relevant training required for the role
Desirable
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience & KnowledgeEssential
  • Good basic education including reading, writing and numeracy skills
  • Basic understanding of how important food safety is

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