Job Overview
University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly hardworking, reliable person to support the Catering team to provide great customer service in our busy restaurants and coffee bars. Duties include serving food and drink items, operating a till, refilling of stock and general cleaning duties.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Interview date: 16th March 2026
Main duties of the job
As a member of the catering team, you'll be responsible for providing an efficient, high-quality service to staff, patients and visitors, operating in compliance with corporate and local policies and procedures
Working for our organisation
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For more information regarding the position being advertised a detailed job description and job specification is available as attachments.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience in a busy Catering / Retail environment
Desirable criteria
Experience in working in a customer facing role
Experience of operating a till
Qualification
Essential Criteria
Good standard of Education (GCSE's Grade D or above)
Desirable criteria
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Health and Food Safety Qualifications
Relevant further training eg Allergens Awareness
Other
Essential criteria
Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
Good general understanding of the Catering / Retail industry
Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff
Openness to change and ability to respond quickly to tasks
Desirable criteria
Able to work on own initiative and follow clear instructions