Job summary
We have an opportunity for an individual to join our catering team on permanent contract working part time hours in the catering teamto provide ward based catering services to our patients.
As a ward cater you will be required to provide the patient meal service and beverage services at ward level therefore, we are looking for an individual who is polite, courteous and helpful to our patients and staff.
It is important you comply with all HACCP food safety requirements and legislation and will work as part of the ward based team, ensuring a high quality food service and presentation of meals including breakfast, lunch and supper services.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient food and beverage services in accordance with the NPSA Nutritional Guidelines andexpected to comply with all Trust Infection Control policies and conduct him/her self at all times in a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.
Main duties of the job
* Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trust's objectives and priorities. The Trust's success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation.
* Understand the Trust's key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place.
* Understand level one Equality and Diversity.
* Maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
* To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations.
* To attend specified shifts as required.
* Promote an effective team ethos.
* To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback.
* Fully engage in the annual review process.
* Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy.
* To use all PPE as required.
* Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives.
* Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers.
* To value and treat your team members equally and with respect.
* To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience
About us
At Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, our success starts with you. The Catering Department is seeking motivated team members to assist in the provision of our patient meal service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the first successful integrated care Foundation trusts in the UK with a reputation and a tradition of innovation which prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
Care to join us?
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
CORP
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached job description and person specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached job description and person specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills
* Basic IT skills
Desirable
* NVQ Customer Care Training
* Food Hygiene Level 2
* COSHH & Health and Safety
Knowledge and experience
Essential
* Good verbal and written skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels, including staff, patients, visitors
* Smart, clean and tidy appearance
* Enthusiastic, approachable and confident
* Multi - Skilled and flexible
Desirable
* Working in a hospital environment or hotel services environment
* Knowledge of catering equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills
* Basic IT skills
Desirable
* NVQ Customer Care Training
* Food Hygiene Level 2
* COSHH & Health and Safety
Knowledge and experience
Essential
* Good verbal and written skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels, including staff, patients, visitors
* Smart, clean and tidy appearance
* Enthusiastic, approachable and confident
* Multi - Skilled and flexible
Desirable
* Working in a hospital environment or hotel services environment
* Knowledge of catering equipment
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 details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
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Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website
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