Catering Assistant - Patient Catering - Various Hours

Closing Date: 21.10.26 (this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 22.10.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 02.11.26

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

• To provide a nutritional food and beverage service to patients taking into account individual needs and requirements.
• To order, pick and pack food ready for cooking and service to patients.
• To ensure that all Food Safety procedures including HACCP are followed

Main duties of the job

• Working as part of a team but able to work on their own initiative
• Previous experience of working with the public
• You will be required to attend training required for the post
• You must be willing to work irregular hours (days, evenings and weekends)
• The job holder must possess good communication skills and have a flexible attitude
• You will have previous catering experience and hold a Food Safety Level 2 Certificate. This can be completed on line if you don't hold one

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

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Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-26-8326457

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford Royal Hospital

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Experience Essential criteria Maximum score 4

• Working with the Public /Customers
• Relevant Catering Work Experience

Desirable criteria Maximum score 2

• Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment

Skills Essential criteria Maximum score 2

• Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge Essential criteria Maximum score 8

• Knowledge of Cleaning & Catering procedures.
• Understanding of HACCP & COSHH
• Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Job responsibilities

Experience Essential criteria Maximum score 4

• Working with the Public /Customers
• Relevant Catering Work Experience

Desirable criteria Maximum score 2

• Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment

Skills Essential criteria Maximum score 2

• Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge Essential criteria Maximum score 8

• Knowledge of Cleaning & Catering procedures.
• Understanding of HACCP & COSHH
• Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working with the Public/Customers
• Relevant Catering Work Experience

Desirable

• Working in a Hospital/Care Home/Healthcare Environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Cleaning and Catering procedures
• Understanding of HACCP and COSHH
• Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working with the Public/Customers
• Relevant Catering Work Experience

Desirable

• Working in a Hospital/Care Home/Healthcare Environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Cleaning and Catering procedures
• Understanding of HACCP and COSHH
• Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford Royal Hospital

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford Royal Hospital

BRADFORD

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Experience Essential criteria Maximum score 4

• Working with the Public /Customers
• Relevant Catering Work Experience

Desirable criteria Maximum score 2

• Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment

Skills Essential criteria Maximum score 2

• Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge Essential criteria Maximum score 8

• Knowledge of Cleaning & Catering procedures.
• Understanding of HACCP & COSHH
• Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Experience

Essential

• Working with the Public/Customers
• Relevant Catering Work Experience

Desirable

• Working in a Hospital/Care Home/Healthcare Environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Cleaning and Catering procedures
• Understanding of HACCP and COSHH
• Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification