Job summary Yeatman Hospital is looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that our patients, staff, and visitors receive high-quality meals in a clean and welcoming environment. If you are enthusiastic about working in a catering role within a healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you This is a part time post of 21 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Main duties of the job Preparing and serving meals to patients, staff and visitors. Assisting with basic food preparation whilst maintaining the standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. Washing up and general cleaning duties, following food safety regulations and hospital policies whilst providing excellent customer service. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £13,224 a year p.a. Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 152-S179.24 Job locations Yeatman Hospital Hospital Lane Sherborne DT9 3JU Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Level 2 certificate in food hygiene or working towards Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team Good communication skills Experience Essential Previous experience in a similar role Finance/Resources Essential Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods Additional Requirements Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively. Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Level 2 certificate in food hygiene or working towards Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team Good communication skills Experience Essential Previous experience in a similar role Finance/Resources Essential Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods Additional Requirements Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively. 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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeatman Hospital Hospital Lane Sherborne DT9 3JU Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)