Bank Catering Assistant - Patient Meal Services – Grade A

AGH Solutions Ltd

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role? One where you can truly make a difference to someone's day? If so, we may have just the opportunity for you.

We're currently recruiting for additional Bank Catering Assistants - Patient Meal Services to support our team at Castleberg Hospital in Settle, a rural location where we play a vital role in supporting patients with high-quality food and drink provision.

You'll be part of the Patient Meal Service team, which sits within the Catering Team of AGH Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, no two days are the same. You will be responsible for:

  • Delivering meals and beverages to patients
  • Collating menu orders and cooking meals using regeneration methods
  • Assisting with basic food preparation
  • Cleaning duties and temperature checks (fridges and food)
  • Stock rotation and supporting delivery acceptance

Full training will be provided, with initial mandatory training running Monday to Friday for 2 weeks. Please note: applicants must be 18 years or older due to safeguarding requirements.

If you're committed, caring, and looking to work as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

***Please be aware that due to the nature of this role, you will need to be 18 or over to be considered for this role***

Working Hours:

Between 07:00-20:00, 7 days a week, 365 days a year - subject to operational and service needs

Bank Position - Ad Hoc hours

Main duties of the job

The role of the Catering Assistant is to carry out all duties to the required standard for the provision of the catering services within the Hospital. To communicate with the Catering Supervisor and Management any problems and potential improvements in providing the service and to work to achieve departmental objectives

About us

AGH Solutions Ltd was incorporated on 1 September 2017 as a registered company limited by shares. The sole shareholder is Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

AGH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust and provides a fully managed suite of healthcare facilities for use by the Trust. AGH Solutions provides value to the Trust through its specific service offer and through its ability to manage developments and operational risk for the Trust and other parties, enabling the Foundation Trust Board to focus on clinical matters.

Airedale hospital is one of a small number of hospitals constructed entirely from aerated concrete and is seeking to access the Government's new hospital programme. If the bid is successful, it will be a defining moment for the hospital and the community.

AGH Solutions is an ambitious company and wants to expand its services beyond the hospital walls and into the local region. The company has developed a business growth strategy for 2020-2025 and is seeking a Non-Executive Director that can drive the delivery of these ambitious goals.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

423-AGHS7176281

Job locations

Castleberg Hospital

Raines Road

Settle

BD24 0BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

  • Food safety course level 1
  • Customer Service Training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working with the public/customers
  • Working to schedules, procedures and deadlines

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a hospital/healthcare/care home environment
  • Previous experience of complying with Health and Safety regulations

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Confidentiality
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Dignity & Respect

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Cleaning Procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

  • Food safety course level 1
  • Customer Service Training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working with the public/customers
  • Working to schedules, procedures and deadlines

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a hospital/healthcare/care home environment
  • Previous experience of complying with Health and Safety regulations

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Confidentiality
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Dignity & Respect

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Cleaning Procedures

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

AGH Solutions Ltd

Address

Castleberg Hospital

Raines Road

Settle

BD24 0BN


Employer's website

https://aghsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

AGH Solutions Ltd

Address

Castleberg Hospital

Raines Road

Settle

BD24 0BN


Employer's website

https://aghsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Patient Meal Services

Gareth Williams

gareth.williams27@nhs.net

01535294063

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

423-AGHS7176281

Job locations

Castleberg Hospital

Raines Road

Settle

BD24 0BN


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