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Job summary
Forget the rest - and join the best - Working together for Outstanding Care.We currently have a permanent catering vacancy at the Stonebow Unit, Hereford working 15 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 16.00-19.00) (i.e. days of the week, hours from and to).We have supportive and passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you can succeed in this role.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongside our clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff

Experience
through the provision of a catering service.These are some of the benefits you will be entitled to should you work for us;Competitive pay with weekend enhancementsGenerous annual leave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon

Contract
ed hours and length of serviceFlexible hours to suit other employment and carer responsibilitiesCareer progression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHSExtensive training and support availableNHS pension and life assurance provisionUniform providedHealth and wellbeing packages availableSeasonal incentive schemesApplication for this role will be considered in adherence to the Working Time Regulations this will be discussed with you during interview.Please note the Trust is unable to providesponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to workin the UK status.

Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves on maintaining catering standards to a 5-star environmental health audit process and in line with the National Standards for Healthcare Food and Drink.Join our teams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.Working alongside dietetics and clinical teams, catering services ensure patients receive nutritionally balanced diets to support their recovery, in accordance with national standards and the Trusts Food and Drink Strategy.You will be part of a team who deliver a fully comprehensive quality catering service offering choice to patients, staff and visitors which meets legislative and mandatory requirements, in accordance with schedules and procedures. You must maintain a high standard for all food and beverage preparation including hot, cold and ambient items.The post will consist of varied duties to include taking patients meal orders face to face, serving patient meals, clearing away, washing up, cleaning of departments and equipment, food prep, receiving and monitoring deliveries, putting food items away, following all guidance on labelling and stock control.In return, you will receive full support, training and guidance to enable you to undertake all catering duties.

About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharingyour data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.

Details

Date posted
November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2

Salary
£24,465 a year Pro rata (£12.51 per hour)

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
C9798-1791

Job location
sStonebow UnitStonebow RoadHerefordHR1 2ER

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Qualifications
DesirableFoundation Food Hygiene or Basic Health and SafetyNVQ Level 1 in CleaningKnowledgeDesirableKnowledge of hygiene standards and infection control within the workplace

Experience
EssentialPrevious

Experience
of catering in an employed capacityDesirableNHS / customer service

Experience
Additional CriteriaEssentialYou understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.Skills and AbilitiesEssentialAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats

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EssentialPrevious

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

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