Catering Assistants - (Patient Catering) Various Hours
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford, BD9 6RJ
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Closing Date: 1st September 2026 Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 2nd September 2026 Interview expected to take place in t...
Brief Description of the Role
To work as a member of both the catering and ward teams, to support the delivery of approx. 1300 patient meals on a daily basis.
To provide a friendly efficient beverage service throughout the day.
Maintain good standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the ward kitchen at all times.
The Catering Team are responsible for providing services to patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital, Westbourne Green, Westwood Park and Eccleshill Community Hospitals.
JOB PURPOSE
- To provide a nutritional food and beverage service to patients taking into account individual needs and requirements.
- To order, pick and pack food ready for cooking and service to patients.
- To ensure that all Food Safety procedures including HACCP are followed
Summary of Essential Experience/Skills required
- Working as part of a team but able to work on their own initiative
- Previous experience of working with the public
- You will be required to attend training required for the post
- You must be willing to work irregular hours (days, evenings and weekends)
- The job holder must possess good communication skills and have a flexible attitude
- You will have previous catering experience and hold a Food Safety Level 2 Certificate. This can be completed on line if you don't hold one
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership's ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
Experience
Essential
- Working with the Public /Customers
- Relevant Catering Work Experience
Desirable
- Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Cleaning & Catering procedures.
- Understanding of HACCP & COSHH
- Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable
- Customer service qualification
- Health & Safety Training qualification
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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