Job summary You will be part of an effective team working in our staff restaurant,You will also be responsible for efficiently assisting in all areas of the food service as directed by your Team Leader and operating within established food hygiene and safety practices, Methods and procedures and within the principles of a flexible team approach. Working hours are between 6.45am-15.00 Monday to Friday, in Broadmoor Hospital. This position is for a food service assistant on a bank contract. Main duties of the job Duties include the food preparation, food service, hospitality cleaning of premises/equipment and vending around the hospital. Service areas are the staff restaurant, dish wash section, hospitality, retail and vending. You will take part of a team preparing breakfast, sandwiches, snacks and drinks You will help maintain a clean and hygienic food prep environment in line with the high standards of cleanliness. Completing all relevant paperwork. About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £16.69 an hour Per Hour Inclusive of Allowances Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 222-HSS-E&F-007 Job locations Broadmoor Hospital Crowthorne RG45 7ET Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Education Essential Good level of education, and ability to speak, read and write basic English. Level 2 Award in Food Safety. CGLI 706 1& 2 or NVQ equivalent. Desirable Level 3 Food Safety qualification Manual handling qualification. NVQ in Customer Care or Hospitality Food preparation Essential Be able to demonstrate a reasonable level of food preparation / cooking gained in industrial or commercial unit. Desirable Previous experience supervising staff Experience of working in the NHS Training Essential Sound understanding of Food Hygiene methods and procedures as well as Health and Safety and COSHH regulations. Understanding of manual handling techniques. Desirable Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity Understanding of ethnic menus and allergens. Time keeping Essential Acceptable attendance to work Desirable Self-motivated and pride in personal performance and appearance Working with others Essential Team work Good relationship with colleagues Person Specification Education Essential Good level of education, and ability to speak, read and write basic English. Level 2 Award in Food Safety. CGLI 706 1& 2 or NVQ equivalent. Desirable Level 3 Food Safety qualification Manual handling qualification. NVQ in Customer Care or Hospitality Food preparation Essential Be able to demonstrate a reasonable level of food preparation / cooking gained in industrial or commercial unit. Desirable Previous experience supervising staff Experience of working in the NHS Training Essential Sound understanding of Food Hygiene methods and procedures as well as Health and Safety and COSHH regulations. Understanding of manual handling techniques. Desirable Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity Understanding of ethnic menus and allergens. Time keeping Essential Acceptable attendance to work Desirable Self-motivated and pride in personal performance and appearance Working with others Essential Team work Good relationship with colleagues 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 West London NHS Trust Address Broadmoor Hospital Crowthorne RG45 7ET Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)