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Patient Catering Assistant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 390-EFM-BR-4959
Job summary
Provide an effective and efficient food service within the wards, departments and restaurant, ensuring the highest food safety standards at all times to patients, staff and visitors of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To carry out the preparation and service of all manner of foods as detailed by way of menu's in the ward areas. To comply with instruction on portion control, presentation and recording all information pertaining to the service as may be required.
To carry out the hygienic cleaning of catering and associated areas to include vending equipment, light equipment and utensils as detailed in the cleaning schedule or as required ensuring safe and hygienic environment for all users of the service.
To project a friendly and professional attitude to all patients and customers using the services and to demonstrate product knowledge when enquiries are made.
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
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year n/a
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-EFM-BR-4959
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Reasonable level of numeracy and literacy in English
Desirable
- Good Level of general education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of effective food hygiene
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Reasonable level of numeracy and literacy in English
Desirable
- Good Level of general education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of effective food hygiene
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)