Job Summary
Estates and Facilities Recruitment Event
Hours:Various shift patterns available.
Catering Assistant ( Basildon Site Only)
Basic food preparation, including packing, labelling, displaying and chilling of sandwiches and other food products.
Serving meals within the agreed standards for portion control and presentation.
Improve our patients, visitors and staff experience through good food and friendly attitude
No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.*
The interview day for this vacancy is Saturday 7th March 2026
Main duties of the job
To carry out basic food preparation to include packing, labelling, displaying and chilling of sandwiches and other food products.
Serve meals within the agreed standards for portion control and presentation. Clean, prepare and stock display counters as per daily routine.
Operate electronic tills, taking cash and assisting the duty supervisor to reconciletakings at the end of each shift, observing Standing Financial Instructions.
Ensure areas are kept clean, tidy and in a safe manner.
To have knowledge & with barista style coffees
Distribute provisions, meals and small equipment within the department andhospital site.
You may be required to visit the wards on a regular basis to promote good patient/customer relations.
About Us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
390-EFM-BA-EVENT2026
Job locations
Basildon
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please Find Attached The Job Description
We look forward to receiving your application.
No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.
Job Description
Please find attached the job description
We look forward to receiving your application.
No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.
Person Specification
Essential
Skills
Good literacy skills demonstrated on application form
Essential
Qualifications
Level 2 Food Management Safety NVQ 2 in catering or equivalent
Essential
Experience
Experience of working with general public
Desirable
Experience of working in catering retail
Experience of cash handling
Person Specification
Essential
Experience of working with general public
Desirable
Experience of working in catering retail
Experience of cash handling
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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