Catering Assistant - Royal Bournemouth Hospital (Atrium)

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  • Bournemouth
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly hardworking, reliable person to support the Catering team to provide great customer service in our busy restaurants and coffee bars. Duties include serving food and drink items, operating a till, refilling of stock and general cleaning duties.Base Location: Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview Date: TBCMain duties of the jobAs a member of the catering team, you'll be responsible for providing an efficient, high-quality service to staff, patients and visitors, operating in compliance with corporate and local policies and proceduresAbout usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year Per Annum. Enhanced payments for weekend working.ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number153-CO04991Job locationsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital, Stour Building, Catering DepartmentCastle Lane EastBournemouthBH7 7DWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information regarding the position being advertised a detailed job description and job specification is available as attachments. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information regarding the position being advertised a detailed job description and job specification is available as attachments.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience in a busy Catering / Retail environment
Desirable
  • Experience in working in a customer facing role
  • Experience of operating a till
QualificationEssential
  • Good standard of Education (GCSE's Grade D or above)
Desirable
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Health and Food Safety Qualifications
  • Relevant further training eg Allergens Awareness
OtherEssential
  • Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
  • Good general understanding of the Catering / Retail industry
  • Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff
  • Openness to change and ability to respond quickly to tasks
Desirable
  • Able to work on own initiative and follow clear instructions
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience in a busy Catering / Retail environment
Desirable
  • Experience in working in a customer facing role
  • Experience of operating a till
QualificationEssential
  • Good standard of Education (GCSE's Grade D or above)
Desirable
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Health and Food Safety Qualifications
  • Relevant further training eg Allergens Awareness
OtherEssential
  • Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
  • Good general understanding of the Catering / Retail industry
  • Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff
  • Openness to change and ability to respond quickly to tasks
Desirable
  • Able to work on own initiative and follow clear instructions

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