Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the team.
You will be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, good communication skills and a positive and professional attitude.
One post 36.75 hours per week and one post 25.75 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications.
* Be responsible for kitchen cleaning and the standards of hygiene within the kitchens at ward level and ensuring that the service complies with Food Safety Legislation.
* Maintain high quality Food Hygiene and cleaning standards at all times.
* Work within a team and maintain good communication to sustain working relationships within the team and present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors.
About the Employer and Context
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people and employ approximately 6,700 staff with a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing education for health professionals in clinical and non-clinical roles. We are committed to developing clinical services, facilities, and specialist care, with a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Application and Checks
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete identity checks, professional registration and qualification checks, employment history and reference checks, Occupational Health clearance, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, and right to work in the UK. For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation. We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.
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