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 The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 173-60824-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 Skills Essential 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 Skills Essential 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)