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Catering Assistant (Ward Operatives)
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 339-FD1687-CCC
Job summary
Carrying out of duties in the central Production Kitchen, Restaurant or Regen Ward Kitchens and associated areas.
Main duties of the job
These duties include service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, pre-preparation of food items prior to service and to regenerate cooked meals for patients at lunch and supper at ward level. It can involve taking of cash, manly via the use of cash tills. Pot wash and working in the catering stores area. Full training is given before this duty is undertaken.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
339-FD1687-CCC
Job locations
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- To hold or obtain within 3 months of commencement of employment with NBT, a Level 2 Foundation certificate in Food Hygiene or its equivalent.
- Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety
- Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
- Currently Works in the Catering Industry
Desirable
- oRecent relevant catering experience is desirable (Experience within the last 3 years)
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- To hold or obtain within 3 months of commencement of employment with NBT, a Level 2 Foundation certificate in Food Hygiene or its equivalent.
- Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety
- Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
- Currently Works in the Catering Industry
Desirable
- oRecent relevant catering experience is desirable (Experience within the last 3 years)
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
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom