Job summary Kernowflex (Bank) Ward Catering Assistant This is a Zero Hours Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join the team. You will be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, good communication skills and a positive and professional attitude. Main duties of the job To be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications. To be responsible for kitchen cleaning and the standards of hygiene within the kitchens at ward level and ensuring that the service complies with Food Safety Legislation. You will ensure that high quality Food Hygiene and cleaning standards are maintained at all times. You will be required to work within a team and will need good communication skills to maintain working relationships within the team and present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors. About us In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including: Competitive rates of pay with increments. Access to the NHS pension scheme. Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable). A flexible working pattern to suit you. Opportunities for further training (all paid for) and progression into permanent posts. Paid annual leave quarterly pro rate of working time directives. Weekly pay. A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training. Plus, when you go home, you can relax in the most amazing countryside and coastal environments - work-life balance here in Cornwall is unrivalled. Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 156-6942818 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Person Specification Education Essential Good level of education Qualifications Essential Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Desirable HACCP Level 2 Experience Essential Previous catering experience Desirable Previous care experience Previous NHS experience Person Specification Education Essential Good level of education Qualifications Essential Level 2 Food Safety Certificate Desirable HACCP Level 2 Experience Essential Previous catering experience Desirable Previous care experience Previous NHS experience 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)