Kitchen Assistant
The closing date is 25 March 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Catering Department at East Surrey Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated team player with a flexible approach to work and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
This role is based within our busy catering operation, where we prepare and serve meals to more than 750 patients three times a day, as well as support service in the Three Arches Restaurant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing food and serving customers in both patient and retail areas.
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Ensuring effective stock rotation and assisting with stock replenishment.
- Providing a consistently high standard of customer care to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Complying with all food safety policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Supporting manual handling tasks, including deliveries and function setups.
Requirements
- Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a customer-focused approach.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
12 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7839183-FF
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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