Catering Assistant
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W6 8RFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,066
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
As a Catering Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering a safe, high-quality and customer-focused catering service to patients, staff...
- Assisting with the preparation and service of meals for patients, staff and visitors.
- Ensuring food is handled, stored and served in accordance with food hygiene and safety procedures.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness within kitchens, pantries, dining areas and food service areas.
- Cleaning catering equipment, utensils, crockery and work surfaces.
- Monitoring, rotating and storing stock correctly, and reporting any wastage.
- Receiving deliveries and assisting with stock checks and stock control processes.
- Delivering catering supplies to wards, departments and other designated areas.
- Completing documentation including temperature records, cleaning
- schedules and other departmental records.Reporting equipment faults, hazards, incidents and near misses in a timely manner.
- Supporting compliance with health and safety, infection prevention and control, and departmental procedures.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure an efficient and reliable catering service.
- Providing excellent customer service and contributing to a positive patient experience.
We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic team players with good communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Experience in catering, hospitality or healthcare is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Education/ qualifications
Essential: - GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable: - Food hygiene level 2 or above
Experience
Essential: - Knowledge of relevant catering policies and procedures
Desirable: - Previous catering experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
17 October 2026
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