Job summary Job summary Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Previous applicants need not apply The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Our catering department plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of our patients, staff, and visitors. As a Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality food and beverage services within our hospital. Your duties will include: Preparing and serving meals to patients, staff, and visitors Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment Assisting in food preparation and cooking Adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations Providing excellent customer service Requirements: Previous experience in a catering or food service environment is preferred but not essential Strong work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team Excellent communication skills Basic food hygiene certification We have 2 part-time positions available working 5 days over 7 with variable shifts between the hours of 07.00am and 18.00pm. If you are passionate about providing exceptional food service and are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply. This advert may close early Main duties of the job Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the food preparation and serving areas for patients, staff and visitors. A willingness to work in other areas of the catering department is essential to ensure continuity of service. Ensuring that food hygiene legislation and the Trusts Food Safety Policy (HACCP) are adhered at all times. Overview of your organisation We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care. We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Pro-rated for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9377-INFRA0228 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Rd Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities The hygienic handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Trusts Food Safety Policy (HACCP) Provide a food service under the guidance of supervisors to patients, visitors and staff Regeneration of patient food according to instruction using equipment as trained Observe portion control guidance and ensure meals are appetising and attractive Taking and recording food temperatures and seek instruction if these are outside recommended limits Cleaning and appropriate disposal of waste as per schedules Check stock deliveries and complete appropriate documentation Ensure stock is dated and stock rotation procedures are observed Comply with health and safety regulations Ensure that personal appearance, conduct and customer care are of the highest standard. Job description Job responsibilities The hygienic handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Trusts Food Safety Policy (HACCP) Provide a food service under the guidance of supervisors to patients, visitors and staff Regeneration of patient food according to instruction using equipment as trained Observe portion control guidance and ensure meals are appetising and attractive Taking and recording food temperatures and seek instruction if these are outside recommended limits Cleaning and appropriate disposal of waste as per schedules Check stock deliveries and complete appropriate documentation Ensure stock is dated and stock rotation procedures are observed Comply with health and safety regulations Ensure that personal appearance, conduct and customer care are of the highest standard. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level Two Food Hygiene certificate or IEHO - (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate). Knowledge and Awareness Essential An awareness of catering hygiene requirements. Values & Behaviours Essential Ability to provide excellent customer service Strong communication skills to build positive customer relationships Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a catering environment. Allergen training. Skills & Abilities Essential Good food preparation skills. Ability to follow instructions. Desirable Able to work with minimum supervision Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level Two Food Hygiene certificate or IEHO - (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate). Knowledge and Awareness Essential An awareness of catering hygiene requirements. Values & Behaviours Essential Ability to provide excellent customer service Strong communication skills to build positive customer relationships Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a catering environment. Allergen training. Skills & Abilities Essential Good food preparation skills. Ability to follow instructions. Desirable Able to work with minimum supervision 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Rd Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)