Overview
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Catering Technician - Bank
The closing date is 14 October 2025
Our Catering Team are recruiting for a reliable and organized team member to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the main hospital kitchens through various cleaning tasks, basic food preparation, and supporting the serving of patient meals ready for delivery to the ward.
No previous catering environment experience is required, but applicants must be able to perform cleaning tasks, lift catering supplies (e.g., drums of oil), and adhere to food hygiene requirements. Full training will be provided for operating and cleaning specialised catering equipment and skills like using knives, mandolins, meat slicers, and industrial steamers.
We support career development, and if the post-holder wishes to pursue a catering career, they can undertake a recognised catering apprenticeship as part of the role, learning skills such as prioritising high-risk food preparation, allergen awareness, and cleaning protocols.
This is a bank position with comprehensive training for all departmental roles. After completing training, contractual hours may be offered based on the candidate. Although the kitchen environment is busy, noisy, hot, and humid, it is also enjoyable and team-oriented.
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
* Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings, and related equipment manually and using machines.
* Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers, and small-scale equipment manually and using machine washers.
* Assist cooks with basic food preparation and cooking.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Benefits include NHS paid holidays, Contributory NHS pension scheme.
The Bank note: The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt maintains a register of Temporary Workers "The Bank". Joining the Trust's Bank does not constitute a contract of employment between the bank member and the Trust. The Trust will notify bank members when a suitable assignment arises, and members will be able to choose whether or not to accept it. The bank worker is under no obligation to accept an offer of an assignment.
Job responsibilities
Provide catering services to patients and staff.
Communicate patient meal choices, dietary requirements, or service adaptations clearly and promptly.
Count and collate menu choices from inpatients or staff delivery service, noting specific requirements and highlighting dietary alerts.
Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers, and small-scale equipment manually and using machine washers.
Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings, and related equipment manually and using machines.
Prepare and present ready-to-eat foods within the Catering department's remit.
Assist cooks with basic food preparation and cooking.
Follow internal workflows and use judgement to ensure adherence to 'safe systems of work,' prioritising high-risk food preparation, allergen awareness, and cleaning protocols.
Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments.
Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service.
Comply with food hygiene regulations regarding cleaning food service equipment and departmental cleanliness.
Adhere to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and Food Safety Management System protocols, ensuring completion of relevant paperwork.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
Follow Health and Safety regulations.
Notify supervisors or relevant staff of faulty equipment, building/equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, and requests for personal protective equipment/light equipment.
Ensure building security measures are undertaken, such as locking doors and securing windows.
Participate as a team member, including training new staff in work patterns and specific tasks.
Operate cash register at the point of service.
Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis.
Collaborate with the Department in Performance and Development Reviews.
The role involves physical demands, including standing for long periods, lifting stock and supplies, manoeuvring waste bins, meal trolleys, and hot lockers with weights greater than 15kg frequently during shifts.
After training, you may be asked to operate or clean a variety of specialized catering equipment, employing specific skills like using knives, mandolins, meat slicers, or industrial steamers.
Work in a noisy, hot, and humid environment.
Person Specification
* Basic literacy and numeracy - equivalent to Functional Skills Level 1
Experience
* Application demonstrates interest in working within a catering environment
* Previous work experience in catering sector
Knowledge
* Application demonstrates understanding of the principles of cleanliness in workplace environment
* Application demonstrates understanding of the principles of food allergens and risks
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£12.51 an hour(Enhanced rates when working weekends)
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