Bank Catering Service Operative - Acute Patient

Contract Type - Bank

Hours - As and When

Base - York

Are you a strong team player, friendly and motivated? Then we may have the role for you!

York Hospital Catering Department requires enthusiastic Catering Operatives .

You must be able to use initiative, be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal and organisational/time management skills.

Applicants must be able to work under pressure, prioritise their own workload and be able to carry out physical tasks.

Main duties of the job

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering food trollies to the ward areas.
• Using ovens to regenerate food.
• Keeping the kitchen areas clean.
• Monitoring food temperatures as part of HACCP.
• Washing up and other general cleaning duties.

The ideal candidate will have catering experience, be fantastic with customers, a good team player and able to work on their own unsupervised. Full training will also be provided. Enhanced rates apply when working at the weekend.

About us

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

419-8158395-BC-FM

Job locations

York Teaching Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

art of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

art of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
• Basic understanding of how important food safety is

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
• Ability to demonstrate tolerance and empathy with employees and clients at all times

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
• Basic understanding of how important food safety is

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
• Ability to demonstrate tolerance and empathy with employees and clients at all times

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

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

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

York Teaching Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

York Teaching Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

art of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills
• Basic understanding of how important food safety is

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practices
• Ability to demonstrate tolerance and empathy with employees and clients at all times

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate