Catering Assistants
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – apply for the Catering Assistants role.
Job Summary
The role of a Catering Assistant at Black Country Partnership involves working within the Trust Facilities Management structure to ensure the delivery of high‑quality and safe catering services to patients, visitors, and staff. The Catering Assistant will report to the Facilities Supervisor – Catering on each site and will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations and Trust policies. This role is critical in enhancing the patient experience by providing meals that meet their nutritional and social needs and requires good communication between the ward and kitchen.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve meals to patients, ensuring appealing and hygienic presentation.
* Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and dining areas, including washing dishes and cleaning equipment.
* Assist with inventory management, ensuring supplies are stocked and stored properly.
* Support dietary needs of patients by following specific dietary guidelines and ensuring meals meet nutritional requirements.
* Collaborate with the catering team to support the dietary needs of patients.
About
Working for the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities. The Trust is dedicated to providing high‑quality mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services, ensuring you are part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Person Specification
* Food Handling – Essential: Basic food hygiene knowledge or qualification.
* Food Handling – Desirable: Basic knowledge of allergens.
* Communication Skills – Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, and to listen actively and respond appropriately.
* Communication Skills – Desirable: Basic ICT skills.
Employment Details
• Date posted: 20 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 285‑5301‑CORP
• Job locations: Edward Street Hospital, Edward Street, West Bromwich, B70 8NL
Employer Details
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Edward Street Hospital, Edward Street, West Bromwich, B70 8NL
Website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
Applications will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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