Catering Porter

We are looking for individuals who are reliable, team-oriented, and who have a positive attitude. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidates.

If you're interested in joining our team and have the skills and enthusiasm to excel in a fast-paced healthcare environment, please apply today. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth and personal development.

The portering role involves the delivery of food around the site, manual moving of food trollies and the use of electric vehicles, general catering duties, plating and service, general cleaning duties and the operation of mechanical industrial type dishwashers.

Other responsibilities may include assisting with food preparation, working on the assembly belt, restocking supplies, following food safety guidelines, and providing excellent customer service to patients and staff

Please note if you are interested in this role, it is in an Assembly Kitchen

Join us in providing top-notch care and service to our patients through delicious and nutritious meals.

Main duties of the job

The provision of a high quality and professional food and beverage service to all patients.

To ensure all Codes of Practice for Health & Safety, Food Safety & Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP are adhered too.

To carry out portering of food around the hospital site by the use of trollies and electrical vehicles

Carry out cleaning duties and maintain hygiene levels, to ensure Food Hygiene Legislation and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point procedures are conformed to and maintained.

Ensure correct storage, labelling and rotation of all chilled produce and monitoring of refrigerated and heated storage equipment

To always maintain food quality and excellent customer service, and to action any defects immediately and proactively

Assembly of Patient meals, desserts and Snacks as directed.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

265-8267334-COR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Cliftonville

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To safely use all catering related equipment and to report any maintenance defects and problems immediately to the estates department

To carry out portering of food around the hospital site by the use of trollies and electrical vehicles

To monitor levels of waste and report them to the Supervisor

Operation of the electric transportation vehicles in line with the Trusts policies

Cleaning of floors/surfaces and machinery as identified in departments cleaning schedule.

Collection and distribution of function requests.

Security of all Trust property when on duty, in accordance with Departmental Policy.

To always maintain a pleasant customer focus, providing Information about food choices taking into consideration cultural and dietary requirements.

To contribute to the development of the Catering Service by putting forward suggestions for improvements

Any other related tasks as identified by your Line Manager.

To complete daily schedules, temperature records and timesheets via app-based software packages.

Job responsibilities

To safely use all catering related equipment and to report any maintenance defects and problems immediately to the estates department

To carry out portering of food around the hospital site by the use of trollies and electrical vehicles

To monitor levels of waste and report them to the Supervisor

Operation of the electric transportation vehicles in line with the Trusts policies

Cleaning of floors/surfaces and machinery as identified in departments cleaning schedule.

Collection and distribution of function requests.

Security of all Trust property when on duty, in accordance with Departmental Policy.

To always maintain a pleasant customer focus, providing Information about food choices taking into consideration cultural and dietary requirements.

To contribute to the development of the Catering Service by putting forward suggestions for improvements

Any other related tasks as identified by your Line Manager.

To complete daily schedules, temperature records and timesheets via app-based software packages.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to retain information and learning.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to multitask effectively and move from one task to another rapidly when priorities change.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure or challenging situations.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision.
• Able to undertake the frequent physical duties of the role such a moving laden meal trolleys, carrying trays of food, operation of dishwashing etc.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a food production environment
• Knowledge & Understanding of different dietary & cultural needs
• Knowledge of good health and safety practices
• Knowledge of food safety protocols
• Allergy awareness

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer facing industry
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements

Education,Qualification

Desirable

• NVQ/Apprenticeship (or equivalent in Catering/ hospitality/ customer service
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to undertake)

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to retain information and learning.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to multitask effectively and move from one task to another rapidly when priorities change.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure or challenging situations.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision.
• Able to undertake the frequent physical duties of the role such a moving laden meal trolleys, carrying trays of food, operation of dishwashing etc.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a food production environment
• Knowledge & Understanding of different dietary & cultural needs
• Knowledge of good health and safety practices
• Knowledge of food safety protocols
• Allergy awareness

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer facing industry
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements

Education,Qualification

Desirable

• NVQ/Apprenticeship (or equivalent in Catering/ hospitality/ customer service
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to undertake)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Cliftonville

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Cliftonville

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To safely use all catering related equipment and to report any maintenance defects and problems immediately to the estates department

To carry out portering of food around the hospital site by the use of trollies and electrical vehicles

To monitor levels of waste and report them to the Supervisor

Operation of the electric transportation vehicles in line with the Trusts policies

Cleaning of floors/surfaces and machinery as identified in departments cleaning schedule.

Collection and distribution of function requests.

Security of all Trust property when on duty, in accordance with Departmental Policy.

To always maintain a pleasant customer focus, providing Information about food choices taking into consideration cultural and dietary requirements.

To contribute to the development of the Catering Service by putting forward suggestions for improvements

Any other related tasks as identified by your Line Manager.

To complete daily schedules, temperature records and timesheets via app-based software packages.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to retain information and learning.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to multitask effectively and move from one task to another rapidly when priorities change.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure or challenging situations.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision.
• Able to undertake the frequent physical duties of the role such a moving laden meal trolleys, carrying trays of food, operation of dishwashing etc.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a food production environment
• Knowledge & Understanding of different dietary & cultural needs
• Knowledge of good health and safety practices
• Knowledge of food safety protocols
• Allergy awareness

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer facing industry
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements

Education,Qualification

Desirable

• NVQ/Apprenticeship (or equivalent in Catering/ hospitality/ customer service
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to undertake)