Catering Services Assistant in Pershore inPershore PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: Competitive rates
PERMANENT
Job description
Job summary
We have supportiveand passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you cansucceed in this role.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and variedenvironment, working alongsideour clinical and other non-clinicalcolleagues 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 toshould you work for us;Competitive paywith weekend enhancementsGenerous annualleave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon
Contract
ed hours and length ofserviceFlexible hours tosuit other employment and carer responsibilitiesCareerprogression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHSExtensivetraining and support availableNHS pension andlife assurance provisionUniform providedHealth andwellbeing packages availableSeasonalincentive schemesApplicationfor this role will be considered in adherence to the Working Time Regulationsthis 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 prideourselves on maintaining catering standards to a 5-star environmental healthaudit process and in line with the National Standards for Healthcare Food andDrink.Join ourteams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients acrossHerefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to developand progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professionaldevelopment as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.Workingalongside dietetics and clinical teams, catering services ensure patientsreceive nutritionally balanced diets to support their recovery, in accordancewith national standards and the Trusts Food and Drink Strategy.You will be part of a team who deliver a fullycomprehensive quality catering service offering choice to patients, staff andvisitors which meets legislative and mandatory requirements, in accordance withschedules and procedures. You must maintain a high standard for all food and beveragepreparation including hot, cold and ambient items.The post will consist of varied duties to includetaking patients meal orders face to face, serving patient meals, clearing away,washing up, cleaning of departments and equipment, food prep, receiving andmonitoring deliveries, putting food items away, following all guidance onlabelling and stock control.In return, you will receive full support, training andguidance 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
04 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
C9798-1792
Job location
sPershore HospitalQueen Elizabeth DrivePershoreWorcestershireWR10 1PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full
Details
of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and
Person Specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full
Person Specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
DesirableFoundation Food Hygiene or Basic Health and SafetyKnowledgeDesirableKnowledge 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.
Person Specification
Experience
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
Details
We have supportiveand passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you cansucceed in this role.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and variedenvironment, working alongsideour clinical and other non-clinicalcolleagues 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 toshould you work for us;Competitive paywith weekend enhancementsGenerous annualleave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon
Contract
ed hours and length ofserviceFlexible hours tosuit other employment and carer responsibilitiesCareerprogression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHSExtensivetraining and support availableNHS pension andlife assurance provisionUniform providedHealth andwellbeing packages availableSeasonalincentive schemesApplicationfor this role will be considered in adherence to the Working Time Regulationsthis 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 prideourselves on maintaining catering standards to a 5-star environmental healthaudit process and in line with the National Standards for Healthcare Food andDrink.Join ourteams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients acrossHerefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to developand progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professionaldevelopment as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.Workingalongside dietetics and clinical teams, catering services ensure patientsreceive nutritionally balanced diets to support their recovery, in accordancewith national standards and the Trusts Food and Drink Strategy.You will be part of a team who deliver a fullycomprehensive quality catering service offering choice to patients, staff andvisitors which meets legislative and mandatory requirements, in accordance withschedules and procedures. You must maintain a high standard for all food and beveragepreparation including hot, cold and ambient items.The post will consist of varied duties to includetaking patients meal orders face to face, serving patient meals, clearing away,washing up, cleaning of departments and equipment, food prep, receiving andmonitoring deliveries, putting food items away, following all guidance onlabelling and stock control.In return, you will receive full support, training andguidance 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
04 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
C9798-1792
Job location
sPershore HospitalQueen Elizabeth DrivePershoreWorcestershireWR10 1PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full
Details
of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and
Person Specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full
Person Specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
DesirableFoundation Food Hygiene or Basic Health and SafetyKnowledgeDesirableKnowledge 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.
Person Specification
Experience
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
Details
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