Job summary The Catering Assistant is responsible for the provision of a food and beverage service in accordance with health and safety requirements, Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) and NHS Property Services policies and procedures. Main duties of the job Duties include, but are not limited to, food preparation, cooking, serving and presentation, cleaning of crockery, cutlery and equipment, rotation of stock, maintenance of food hygiene regulations and cash handling. About us NHS Property Services is one of the UK's largest real estate and property owners, providers and advisors to the NHS Estate. We have a diverse portfolio in excess of 3500 properties ranging from listed buildings through to award winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses. As an integral part of the NHS, we strive to provide best in class property and facilities services across our estate and this success is driven by our People Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,823 to £23,823 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 009852 Job locations Thorpe Road Melton Mowbray LE13 1SJ Job description Job responsibilities We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent part time Catering Assistant join our team based at Melton Mowbray Hospital, Melton Mowbray. Hours of Work 10.5 hours a week on a 2 week rota Week 1 - Wednesday Thursday Friday 4pm - 7pm Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 4pm - 7pm Pay £12.18 per hour, £23,823.22 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Training will be provided About the role: The Catering Assistant is responsible for the provision of a food and beverage service in accordance with health and safety requirements, Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) and NHS Property Services policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to, food preparation, cooking, serving and presentation, cleaning of crockery, cutlery and equipment, rotation of stock, maintenance of food hygiene regulations and cash handling. No formal qualification is required as full training will be given. What we can offer you: 27 days annual leave 8 days bank holiday. Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework. SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%. NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme. 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice. We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life. An organisation with a passion We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fullfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Contact our Talent team at to find out more Job description Job responsibilities We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent part time Catering Assistant join our team based at Melton Mowbray Hospital, Melton Mowbray. Hours of Work 10.5 hours a week on a 2 week rota Week 1 - Wednesday Thursday Friday 4pm - 7pm Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 4pm - 7pm Pay £12.18 per hour, £23,823.22 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Training will be provided About the role: The Catering Assistant is responsible for the provision of a food and beverage service in accordance with health and safety requirements, Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) and NHS Property Services policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to, food preparation, cooking, serving and presentation, cleaning of crockery, cutlery and equipment, rotation of stock, maintenance of food hygiene regulations and cash handling. No formal qualification is required as full training will be given. What we can offer you: 27 days annual leave 8 days bank holiday. Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework. SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%. NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme. 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice. We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life. An organisation with a passion We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fullfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Contact our Talent team at to find out more Person Specification Qualifications Essential No formal qualification is required as full training will be given. Desirable Basic Food Hygiene Certificate A catering qualification such as NVQ Level 1. COSHH. Experience Essential No experience is required as full training will be given. Desirable Previous experience working in a catering environment. Experience in food preparation. Experience of working in a customer focused environment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No formal qualification is required as full training will be given. Desirable Basic Food Hygiene Certificate A catering qualification such as NVQ Level 1. COSHH. Experience Essential No experience is required as full training will be given. Desirable Previous experience working in a catering environment. Experience in food preparation. Experience of working in a customer focused environment. 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 NHS Property Services Ltd Address Thorpe Road Melton Mowbray LE13 1SJ Employer's website https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)