Job summary BANK Catering Assistant (£12 per hour) - plus attractive enhancements for weekend/bank holiday work Previous applicants need not apply. We are looking for a BANK Catering Assistant to work in the Main Kitchen as part of the friendly Facilities team at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. The team provide the meals for the inpatients, as well as sandwiches and snacks for the restaurant for staff and members of the public. The core operational hours for the kitchen are 07.30 - 18.30, 7 days a week. Please note this will either be an early or late shift. Early Shift - 07.30 - 15.30Late Shift - 10.30 - 18.30 Ideally they will have Catering experience but full training will be given. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and friendly, who is willing to learn and flexible to help cover additional shifts when necessary. Please note: Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job Duties include: Regenerating prepared meals Cold food preparation Cleaning and washing up Receiving and storing deliveries Assisting with the compliance of all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCPs), food safety policies, procedures, Allergens and current legislation Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided. Please note: Previous applicants need not apply About us Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex. Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features Flexible working patterns offered across all services Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT and Religion and Belief staff networks Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £12.08 an hour £12.08 per hour Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time Reference number 150-MT1220-COR-C Job locations Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Shripney Road Bognor Regis PO22 9PP Job description Job responsibilities Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided. Please read the Person Specification before completing the application form and complete ALL fields, as empty boxes cannot be scored for shortlisting. Include ALL previous job roles (inc. dates) in the Work Experience boxes, and use the Supporting Information section for additional information about yourself relating to the Person Specification, and that you have not covered already in the form. Please note: Previous applicants need not apply. Job description Job responsibilities Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided. Please read the Person Specification before completing the application form and complete ALL fields, as empty boxes cannot be scored for shortlisting. Include ALL previous job roles (inc. dates) in the Work Experience boxes, and use the Supporting Information section for additional information about yourself relating to the Person Specification, and that you have not covered already in the form. Please note: Previous applicants need not apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good numeracy and literacy skills on entry to the post Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent) Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or above Health & Safety qualification Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer focused environment Desirable Previous experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning/Catering services Experience of working in a healthcare environment Knowledge of cash handling systems Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to receive and issue appropriate instructions Ability to work as part of a team Ability to prioritise work load Ability to record information accurately Flexibility Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good numeracy and literacy skills on entry to the post Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent) Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or above Health & Safety qualification Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer focused environment Desirable Previous experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning/Catering services Experience of working in a healthcare environment Knowledge of cash handling systems Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to receive and issue appropriate instructions Ability to work as part of a team Ability to prioritise work load Ability to record information accurately Flexibility 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 Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Shripney Road Bognor Regis PO22 9PP Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)