Catering Assistant
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
St Leonards on sea, TN37 7RD
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
We are looking for a first class Catering Assistant to work within Catering at Conquest Hospital. You will be working as part of a varied Team within ...
Are you passionate about food service and being part of a team that makes a real difference every day? We're looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistantto join our friendly Hospital Catering Department. In this role, you'll help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors while working in a dedicated team to provide outstanding service.
What We're Looking For
- A love for delivering an amazing food service.
- A positive, proactive team player.
- Can do attitude with flexibility.
- A true team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Supportive, friendly team environment.
- Make a real impact on patient wellbeing and visitor experience.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Great NHS benefits, including pension, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Be part of a team that delivers catering services to patients, staff and visitors
- Assist in the moving of food trollies.
- Clearing and cleaning trollies and service areas.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
- Support the team in all areas of the department.
- Serving customers in the restaurant
If you're a motivated catering superstar who takes pride in great food and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of something that truly matters.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
- 706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ)
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Knowledge of HACCP
Experience
Essential
- Basic food production knowledge
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Physically able to lift weights of up to 56lbs
- Motivated
- Good organisational skills
- Good team worker
Other
Essential
- A recognition that a flexible pattern is required according to the needs of the service
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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