The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Senior Catering Assistant

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a vital team ensuring high standards of catering are achieved for our patients, visitors, and staff? Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing you helped make your local hospital a great place to be cared for?

Our Catering Team play an essential role within the trust, responsible for catering at ward level and commercial outlets across both our hospital sites.

We are recruiting Senior Catering Assistants at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and looking for individuals who share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive a quality meal service.

We have flexible hours vacancy opportunities and would be happy to discuss hours and shift patterns with successful candidates.

We currently have a vacancy for a part time, 20 hour per week position.

Example for a 20 hour post below-

20 hours per week with alternate weekend working (different shift patterns over two week set rota e.g., 7.15 am - 11.15am or 11.30 am 15.30pm or 16.00pm -20.00pm)

Main duties of the job

Help prepare and serve food to patients, staff and visitors in the hospital.
Keep kitchen and food areas clean and safe by following hygiene rules.
Use equipment like dishwashers, food trolleys and coffee machines safely and correctly.
Work with other team members to make sure meals are served on time and to the right people.
Talk politely with patients, staff and visitors and help with any questions or problems.
Follow training and safety rules to do the job well and keep everyone safe.

About us

Senior Catering Assistants are valued members of the Trust, and we will -

Provide full training
Provide full uniform
Excellent staff benefits including staff health and Wellbeing initiatives, fast track physio, shop discounts, reduced Gym membership and more
Support development opportunities
Give on-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond

We look forward to welcoming new members to the Catering Team at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

If you would like to discuss a vacancy or to visit us before applying, experience difficulties applying online and would like a paper application form please contact for -

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury - Ian Stuart on 01743 261000 extension 1469 or via email onian.stuart2@nhs.net

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SCA-704

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent
Evidence of a commitment to continuous development

Desirable

Level 3 in Food Safety

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to work on own initiative
Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities
Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team
Evidence of ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures
Evidence of delivering a high level of customer service

Desirable

Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens
Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including; patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent
Evidence of a commitment to continuous development

Desirable

Level 3 in Food Safety

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to work on own initiative
Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities
Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team
Evidence of ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures
Evidence of delivering a high level of customer service

Desirable

Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens
Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including; patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Rd

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)