Job summary We are currently recruiting for a full time catering assistant to work in our busy catering department. The position is in the main restaurant primarily assisting in the preparation, service and delivery of staff meals. The position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. Main duties of the job You will have some previous catering experience and be able to demonstrate good communication and customer service skills. You will be able to show total flexibility in your approach to work and have the ability to think on your feet. - To prepare pack & deliver frozen & chilled patient meals to all wards & departments taking into account any meal preferences ,cultural & religious choices.To assist in the stores, main kitchen & dishwash area as required. - To liase with food service staff regarding any meal changes or special diet requirements. We operate a shift system with the early shift starting at 7am - 3pm and the late shift at .You will be required to work weekends and bank holidays. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic numeracy and literacy Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Catering Experience/Knowledge Essential To have worked in a service/customer environment or comparable experience of working within a similar environment Desirable Previous working experience within an healthcare environment within Catering Services. Skills Essential Have a working knowledge of health and safety policies, and work procedures Desirable Knowledge of infection control in a Healthcare Environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic numeracy and literacy Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Catering Experience/Knowledge Essential To have worked in a service/customer environment or comparable experience of working within a similar environment Desirable Previous working experience within an healthcare environment within Catering Services. Skills Essential Have a working knowledge of health and safety policies, and work procedures Desirable Knowledge of infection control in a Healthcare Environment 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)