Catering Assistant

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a full time catering assistant to work in our busy catering department. The position is in the main restaurant primarily assisting in the preparation, service and delivery of staff meals. The position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

You will have some previous catering experience and be able to demonstrate good communication and customer service skills. You will be able to show total flexibility in your approach to work and have the ability to think on your feet.

- To prepare pack & deliver frozen & chilled patient meals to all wards & departments taking into account any meal preferences ,cultural & religious choices.To assist in the stores, main kitchen & dishwash area as required.

- To liase with food service staff regarding any meal changes or special diet requirements.

We operate a shift system with the early shift starting at 7am - 3pm and the late shift at .You will be required to work weekends and bank holidays.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below