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Dining Room Assistant/Cook

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Barnsley, S70 3RDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY We are looking to recruit hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our Catering Team based in the Central Prod...

You will be part of a team

that provides safe and nutritious meal service to service users, staff and

visitors.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to

have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising,

this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and

Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are

unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept

applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via

alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all

other applications.

To provide a safe and nutritious meal service to patients, staff and visitors, participate in the preparation of functions and special events.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Responsible for handling cash.

  • To prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors to the required standard whilst adhering to Food Hygiene General Regulations 1995.
  • To work as part of a team and assist in developing the catering services to reach its full potential.
  • At the discretion of the Catering Supervisor to undertake duties in other areas of the department to ensure the smooth running of the service.
  • As and when required to work on other Trust sites to ensure the smooth running of the Trust wide catering services.
  • To develop personal skills to assist in the achievement of departmental objectives
  • To lend guidance where applicable.
  • Identify and act on problems.

To handle cash and clear away post meal times, whilst observing food hygiene regulations and health and safety.

  • Ensure the dining room maintains required hygiene standards, working with cleaning schedules and procedures.
  • Provide an efficient service for meetings, working lunches and various functions.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Physical Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team member and use own initiative
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload.
  • Ability to communicate well with colleagues, Trust staff and patients
  • Working knowledge of HACCP System

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Flexible attitude to working arrangements; - Friendly outgoing personality; - Available to work in different locations

Qualifications

Essential: - 706/1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ grade (or commitment to work towards); - Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrable catering experience; - Relevant experience of team working; - Experience of dealing with customers

Desirable: - Experience in till operation

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

12 October 2026

Last checked

14 October 2026

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About the employer

SWY
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

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