Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our friendly dedicated catering team at Alderney Hospital although you may be required to work at other local sites on occasion. Catering Assistants within the hospital have a key role in maintaining a high standard of meal provision to patients and make a valuable contribution in the wider care team that supports patients during their time in hospital. You should have good organisational and communication skills, be flexible in your approach to work whilst demonstrating an ability to work using your own initiative and workas part of a team. The successful applicant will be knowledgeable in hospital cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH. 30 hours week Monday to Friday, 7am to 1.30pm with 30 min break. May include some weekend and bank holiday work. This role also includes driving the work van to other units to transport the food for the vending machines, making sure is fully stocked up. This is a lovely team working environment with good benefits with 27 days annual leave plus BH and sick pay. Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. Main duties of the job There is an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team. You will be based at our Alderney Hospital site, and will be responsible for washing up, cleaning, food preparation and at times working in the hospital restaurant serving food plus refiling vending machines in and off site. As a Catering Assistant you will help the chef keep the kitchen clean and tidy and responsible for washing up. At times will also be required to cover the staff dining room when the dining room catering assistant is off. Duties will be interesting and varied to include, Refilling vending machines on site and off site Preparing sandwiches and assisting in preparation of patient meals Ensuring the kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness Washing up cooking pots, trays and ensuring hot food trollies are cleaned when they are returned after meals Getting rid of and recording the kitchen waste and packaging into large bins When required serving in the hospital restaurant to both staff and member of the public. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good 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 urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways 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 testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £18,892 a year p.a. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 152-S187.24A Job locations Alderney Hospital Ringwood Road Poole BH12 4NB 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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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 Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work as part of a team and on own iniative Good communication skills Training Essential Level 2 certificate in food hygiene or working towards Experience Essential Experience in similar role Skills Essential Ability to prioritse workload Drive / full clean licence Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work as part of a team and on own iniative Good communication skills Training Essential Level 2 certificate in food hygiene or working towards Experience Essential Experience in similar role Skills Essential Ability to prioritse workload Drive / full clean licence 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 Alderney Hospital Ringwood Road Poole BH12 4NB Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)