Practice Plus Group

Bank Catering Assistant

The closing date is 31 October 2025

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your life while still making a real difference every day? Were looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Bank Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team at Practice Plus Group.

As a valued member of our Bank team, youll step in to support our hospitals catering service when needed helping us provide nutritious meals and great customer service to our patients, visitors, and colleagues. Youll enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your schedule while gaining valuable experience in a welcoming and professional environment.

Main duties of the job

As our Bank Catering Assistant, youll:

  • Help prepare and serve meals to patients, visitors, and staff while ensuring all dietary needs are met.
  • Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe kitchen environment in line with food hygiene regulations.
  • Support the smooth running of meal services from plating food to restocking supplies and washing up.
  • Serve meals and refreshments with a friendly, caring attitude, making patients feel valued and comfortable.
  • Accurately record patient meal choices and intake, escalating any concerns to clinical teams.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent service and uphold high standards.

Every day will be different but your contribution will always matter. Youll help ensure that everyone in our care receives the nourishment, comfort, and attention they deserve.

About us

To thrive in this role, youll bring:

  • A warm, positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
  • Great teamwork and communication skills.
  • Basic food hygiene knowledge (training can be provided if needed).
  • The flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or healthcare (desirable but not essential).

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.65 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

12908

Job locations

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous customer service experience
  • Understands or is willing to learn about food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
  • Communicates well, follows instructions, and works effectively in a team.
  • Brings a positive, adaptable, and caring attitude to their work.
  • Is flexible and happy to work a variety of shifts as part of our Bank team

Desirable

  • Experience in catering or healthcare is a bonus, but not essential
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous customer service experience
  • Understands or is willing to learn about food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
  • Communicates well, follows instructions, and works effectively in a team.
  • Brings a positive, adaptable, and caring attitude to their work.
  • Is flexible and happy to work a variety of shifts as part of our Bank team

Desirable

  • Experience in catering or healthcare is a bonus, but not essential

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Sarah Melder

sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

07970915238

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.65 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

12908

Job locations

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP


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