Job summary Leeds & York Partnership NHS Trust are seeking to recruit a Catering Assistant, on a full-time basis, to join our Facilities team in providing lunch & evening meal services. Facilities are a progressive and forward-thinking department looking for a self-motivated Catering Assistant. Main duties of the job You will join a catering team preparing fresh food for our service users, and would be required to work 5/7 days a week, which includes working some weekends and Bank holidays. Position is 37.5 hours per week, hours vary between 0700 - 1900 according to rota. About us We are a high quality, high performing NHS foundation trust. We are the main provider of specialist mental health and learning disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York as well as some highly specialised services across the country.We employ around 3,000 staff and every year we have contact with over 25,000 service users. Our vision is to provide outstanding mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. Our ambition is to support our service users and carers, our staff and the communities we serve to live healthy and fulfilling lives. We need people like you to help us achieve our goals; to live our lives free from stigma and discrimination; and to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and mental ill health.We perform well against local and national targets and in our most recent CQC inspection, 85% of our services were rated good or outstanding.As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 173-09825-COR Job locations Clifton House York YO30 5RA Job description Job responsibilities A food safety qualification is essential, and NVQ 2 and experience in NHS catering services would be an advantage. Job description Job responsibilities A food safety qualification is essential, and NVQ 2 and experience in NHS catering services would be an advantage. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Suitable NVQ Level 2 Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of statutory food legislation, COSHH, H&S and food hygiene Preparation of snacks, salads and sandwiches Person Specification Qualifications Essential Suitable NVQ Level 2 Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of statutory food legislation, COSHH, H&S and food hygiene Preparation of snacks, salads and sandwiches 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 Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Clifton House York YO30 5RA Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)