Catering Assistant - Patient Catering Service (XN02)

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  • Leeds
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
Expected Shortlisting Date22/09/2025Planned Interview Date06/10/2025An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Catering Service Delivery team for a two new band 2 Admin Catering Assistants to work as part of our team of catering service delivery experts. In this role, youll play a part in assisting to deliver service excellence to the Leeds Teaching Hospitals patients.We have two roles available:1x 3.5 hours a day Saturday and Sunday only (7 hours total per week)1 x 6 hours a day Monday to Friday (30 hours total per week)At Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we serve an average 2000 plus patients each and every day. And none of that would happen without the behind-the-scenes work the catering team do daily basis.As such, were looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual to help us with our catering processes.The patient catering service at Leeds is about to enter a period of exciting change and development in the delivery of excellence in patient catering services. This is a unique role and will be highly rewarding for the successful candidate, with many opportunities to develop their skills.So, if youre someone with catering experience, who wants to make a genuine difference to our patients experience with Leeds, and are passionate about helping us improve our services, then please apply.Main duties of the jobTo complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures. The basic preparation of food ensuring adherence to standard recipes and methods of production. Maintenance of portion control and presentation standards. To use specialised Catering area equipment, i.e. mixers, salad slicers, weighing scales, heat sealers and dishwashers as required for tasks carried out within this role. To maintain cleaning and hygiene standards within designated areas complying with cleaning schedules in line with hygiene codes of practice. Reporting any instances of contamination or pest infestation as soon as detected and initial isolation of problem items. Responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. Ensure that patient feeding requests are actioned in a timely manner to ensure that the patient nutritional requirements are not affected. Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies & procedures including Food Safety, Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular by working in the manner of training to follow agreed safe working procedures. Reporting incidents & near misses using the Trust Incident Reporting system. To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and appearance at all times whilst on duty.About usLeeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest trusts in the UK and the Operational Facilities team is one of the largest and most diverse staffing groups within the trust. The Facilities team within the patient catering department provides a wide range of catering services to many diverse clinical settings for our patients. The facilities team embraces development and progression of its staff and looks for progressive and proactive approach to support our staff and patients. The patient catering team is a relatively small but well-established group of staff which creates a friendly and welcoming team ethos.Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of tLeeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9298-EST-352Job locationsSeacroft HospitalYork RoadLeedsLS14 6UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description attached for a thorough explanation of the role. This should give you a full outline. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description attached for a thorough explanation of the role. This should give you a full outline.Person SpecificationAdditional RequirementsEssential
  • Able to meet physical requirements of the role
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and by reading and writing
  • Requirement to work in a chilled environment
QualificationsEssential
  • Basic Food safety/Hygiene certificate (or ability to obtain on commencement)
  • Basic level English and Maths
Desirable
  • Intermediate food safety/hygiene certificate
  • Health & Safety / COSHH / training / awareness
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous Catering / Cleaning experience
Desirable
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Work within a food manufacture or warehouse environment.
  • Customer facing / customer care experience
Skills & BehavioursEssential
  • Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
  • Dedicated to support the development of a high quality service
Desirable
  • Shows enthusiasm in regard to personal development
Person SpecificationAdditional RequirementsEssential
  • Able to meet physical requirements of the role
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and by reading and writing
  • Requirement to work in a chilled environment
QualificationsEssential
  • Basic Food safety/Hygiene certificate (or ability to obtain on commencement)
  • Basic level English and Maths
Desirable
  • Intermediate food safety/hygiene certificate
  • Health & Safety / COSHH / training / awareness
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous Catering / Cleaning experience
Desirable
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Work within a food manufacture or warehouse environment.
  • Customer facing / customer care experience
Skills & BehavioursEssential
  • Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
  • Dedicated to support the development of a high quality service
Desirable
  • Shows enthusiasm in regard to personal development

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