University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant
We are recruiting three part‑time Catering Assistants to join our Patient Services team.
Hours Available
Two posts: 10.5 hours, 7 days on / 7 days off Shifts: 16:30–19:30 or 17:00–20:00 One post: 16.25 hours, Monday to Friday Shift: 16:45–20:00 We are looking for caring, flexible, and hardworking individuals with good communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude who can work well as part of a team and support the patient experience.
Training & Benefits
Full training provided, including Level 2 Food Safety and Allergen Training All mandatory and role‑specific training included Uniform and PPE provided NHS Terms and Conditions apply
As a Catering Assistant at Burton Hospital, you will work as part of the Facilities and ward teams to support the preparation and service of food and beverages to patients, visitors, and staff. You will contribute to delivering a high‑quality, patient‑focused catering service that enhances the overall patient experience.
You will consistently demonstrate excellent customer care, showing kindness, courtesy, and compassion when interacting with patients, visitors, colleagues, and other staff members.
The role also includes maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. This involves carrying out cleaning duties within kitchen and associated areas in line with departmental cleaning schedules, including equipment, work surfaces, crockery, and cutlery.
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Person Specification
You should have a basic understanding of English and Mathematics and be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues. A good understanding of customer care and a flexible, team‑focused approach are essential.
Previous catering experience and a Food Safety Certificate are desirable but not essential, as full skills, technical, and mandatory training will be provided.
Closing date of applications: 12 May 2026
Interview date: 26 May 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer
Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
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Key Facts About Our Trust
We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Smith Job title: Catering Patient Services Manager Email address: emmal.smith1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01283 511511
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
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