Ward Catering Assistant

NHS

  • Truro, Cornwall
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the teamYou will be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, good communication skills and a positive and professional attitude.This is for one fulltime and one part time post.Main duties of the jobTo 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.About usThe 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 withvisitors 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.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number156-7339252-AJob locationsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals TrustTruroTR1 3LJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE 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 ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkRight to work in the UKFor further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE 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 ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkRight to work in the UKFor further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.Person SpecificationeducationEssential
  • Good level of education
QualificationsEssential
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable
  • HACCP Level 2
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous catering experience
Desirable
  • Previous care experience
  • Previous NHS experience
Person SpecificationeducationEssential
  • Good level of education
QualificationsEssential
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable
  • HACCP Level 2
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous catering experience
Desirable
  • Previous care experience
  • Previous NHS experience

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