Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Catering Assistant
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Catering Assistant
Yeatman Hospital is looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that our patients, staff, and visitors receive high-quality meals in a clean and welcoming environment.
If you are enthusiastic about working in a catering role within a healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Preparing and serving meals to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Assisting with basic food preparation whilst maintaining the standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Washing up and general cleaning duties, following food safety regulations and hospital policies whilst providing excellent customer service.
Working Hours
Every Week
- Monday 10:30 am – 6:00pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am– 3:00pm
- Thursday 10:30 am– 6:00pm
Every other weekend
- Saturday 10.30am – 6:00pm
- Sunday 10.30am – 6:00pm
This is a part-time post of 28 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
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Requirements
- Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
- Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
- Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available.
About Dorset HealthCare
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
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Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us, you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Contact
For further details / informal visits, contact:
- Name: Andi Taylor
- Job Title: Facilities Manager
- Email Address: Andi.taylor4@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07471817129
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