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West London NHS Trust

Bank Food Service Assistant

The closing date is 07 August 2025

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Job summary

You will be part of an effective team working in our staff restaurant,

You will also be responsible for efficiently assisting in all areas of the food service as directed by your Team Leader and operating within established food hygiene and safety practices

Methods and procedures and within the principles of a flexible team approach.

Working hours are between 6.45am-15.00 Monday to Friday,

This position is for a food service assistant on a bank contract.

Main duties of the job

Duties include the food preparation, food service, hospitality cleaning of premises/equipment and vending around the hospital.

Service areas are the staff restaurant, dish wash section, hospitality, retail and vending.

You will take part of a team preparing breakfast, sandwiches, snacks and drinks.

You will help maintain a clean and hygienic food prep environment in line with the high standards of cleanliness. Completing all relevant paperwork.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£17.01 an hour Per Hour Inclusive of Allowances

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

222-HSS-E&F-014

Job locations

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of education, and ability to speak, read and write basic English.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety.
  • CGLI 706 1& 2 or NVQ equivalent.

Desirable

  • Level 3 Food Safety qualification
  • Manual handling qualification.
  • NVQ in Customer Care or Hospitality

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound understanding of Food Hygiene methods and procedures as well as Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
  • Understanding of manual handling techniques.

Desirable

  • Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
  • Understanding of ethnic menus and allergens.

Skills

Essential

  • Team work

Desirable

  • Good relationship with colleagues

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Acceptable attendance to work

Desirable

  • Self-motivated and pride in personal performance and appearance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of education, and ability to speak, read and write basic English.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety.
  • CGLI 706 1& 2 or NVQ equivalent.

Desirable

  • Level 3 Food Safety qualification
  • Manual handling qualification.
  • NVQ in Customer Care or Hospitality

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound understanding of Food Hygiene methods and procedures as well as Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
  • Understanding of manual handling techniques.

Desirable

  • Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
  • Understanding of ethnic menus and allergens.

Skills

Essential

  • Team work

Desirable

  • Good relationship with colleagues

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Acceptable attendance to work

Desirable

  • Self-motivated and pride in personal performance and appearance

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Chef

robert.kinnaird@nhs.net

robert.kinnaird@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£17.01 an hour Per Hour Inclusive of Allowances

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

222-HSS-E&F-014

Job locations

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET


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