Senior Catering Assistant – Bank at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Job Overview
Would you like to be part of a vital team ensuring high standards of catering are achieved for our patients, visitors, and staff? Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing you helped make your local hospital a great place to be cared for?
Our Catering Team plays an essential role within the trust, responsible for catering at ward level and commercial outlets across both our hospital sites. We are recruiting Senior Catering Assistants at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and looking for individuals who share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive a quality meal service. We have flexible hours vacancy opportunities and would be happy to discuss hours and shift patterns with successful candidates. We currently have vacancies for bank positions. Example shift patterns: 20 hours per week with alternate weekend working, with different shift patterns over a two‑week set rota such as 7:15 am – 11:15 am, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm, or 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Main Duties of the Job
* Help prepare and serve food to patients, staff and visitors in the hospital.
* Keep kitchen and food areas clean and safe by following hygiene rules.
* Use equipment such as dishwashers, food trolleys and coffee machines safely and correctly.
* Work with other team members to ensure meals are served on time and to the right people.
* Talk politely with patients, staff and visitors and help with any questions or problems.
* Follow training and safety rules to do the job well and keep everyone safe.
Working for Your Organisation
* Provide full training.
* Provide full uniform.
* Excellent staff benefits including staff health and wellbeing initiatives, fast‑track physiotherapy, shop discounts, reduced gym membership and more.
* Support development opportunities.
* Give ongoing support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
We look forward to welcoming new members to the Catering Team at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you would like to discuss a vacancy, visit us before applying, experience difficulties applying online, or would like a paper application form, please contact The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital: Ian Stuart on 01743 261000 extension 1469 or via email at ian.stuart2@nhs.net.
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