Catering Assistant
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Bognor Regis, PO22 9PP
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Catering Assistant - 30 Hours per week (£13.45 per hour) - plus attractive enhancements for weekend/bank holiday work. We are looking for a Catering A...
Duties include
- Regenerating prepared meals
- Cold food preparation
- Cleaning and washing up
- Receiving and storing deliveries
- Assisting with the compliance of all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCPs), food safety policies, procedures, Allergens and current legislation
Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.
Please note: Previous applicants and previous applicants need not apply
Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.
Please read the Person Specification before completing the application form and complete ALL fields, as empty boxes cannot be scored for shortlisting. Include ALL previous job roles (inc. dates) in the Work Experience boxes, and use the Supporting Information section for additional information about yourself relating to the Person Specification, and that you have not covered already in the form. Please note: Previous applicants and previous applicants need not apply
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2025 NHS Staff Survey results.
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills on entry to the post
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or above
- Health & Safety qualification
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning/Catering services
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of cash handling systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to receive and issue appropriate instructions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise work load
- Ability to record information accurately
- Flexibility
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
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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