East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Catering Assistant
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We are looking for a first class Catering Assistant to work within Catering at Conquest Hospital.
You will be working as part of a varied Team within ESHT carrying out an important role within Catering ensuring the patients receive the nutrition they require in a safe and hygienic manner. This position is very varied and you will liaise with Catering staff and Ward staff.
What We’re Looking For
- A love for delivering an amazing food service.
- A positive, proactive team player.
- Can do attitude with flexibility.
- A true team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Supportive, friendly team environment.
- Make a real impact on patient wellbeing and visitor experience.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Great NHS benefits, including pension, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.
What You’ll Do
- Be part of a team that delivers catering services to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Assist in the moving of food trollies.
- Clearing and cleaning trollies and service areas.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
- Support the team in all areas of the department.
Are you passionate about food service and being part of a team that makes a real difference every day? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly Hospital Catering Department. In this role, you’ll help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors while working in a dedicated team to provide outstanding service.
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- Be part of a team that delivers catering services to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Assist in the moving of food trollies.
- Clearing and cleaning trollies and service areas.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
- Support the team in all areas of the department.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Martin Gurney
- Job title: Catering Services Manager
- Email address: martin.gurney1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07484942601
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