Ward Catering Assistant
The closing date is 30 June 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Ward Catering Assistant
To be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications.
To be responsible for kitchen cleaning and the standards of hygiene within the kitchens at ward level and ensuring that the service complies with Food Safety Legislation.
You will ensure that high quality Food Hygiene and cleaning standards are maintained at all times.
You will be required to work within a team and will need good communication skills to maintain working relationships within the team and present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors.
Main duties of the job
Relief Post
Patients Catering servicing patients catering requirements
Retail Catering
Food Hygiene Level 2
Knowledge of food handling and cleaning procedures
Good communication in English, both written and oral
Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as a team member as well as on own initiative
To understand and observe the Data Protection Act and Trust policy regarding confidentiality.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-7247407
Job locations
St Michaels Hospital
Hayle
TR27 4JA
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
St Michaels Hospital
Hayle
TR27 4JA
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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