Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Catering Assistant
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Catering Assistant - 30 Hours per week (£13.45 per hour) - plus attractive enhancements for weekend/bank holiday work.
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to work in the Main Kitchen as part of the friendly Facilities team at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital.
The team provide the meals for the inpatients, as well as sandwiches and snacks for the new Hub Coffee Shop for staff and members of the public. The core operational hours for the kitchen are 07.30 - 18.30, 7 days a week. Please note this will either be an early or late shift.
- Monday to Thursday Early shift: 07.30 - 13.30
- Friday late shift: 12.00 - 18.30
Ideally they will have Catering experience but full training will be given. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and friendly, who is willing to learn and flexible to help cover additional shifts when necessary.
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Duties Include
- Regenerating prepared meals
- Cold food preparation
- Cleaning and washing up
- Receiving and storing deliveries
- Assisting with the compliance of all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCPs), food safety policies, procedures, Allergens and current legislation
Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
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Why work for us?
- Positive 2025 NHS Staff Survey results.
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kevin Pritchard
- Job title: Catering Supervisor
- Email address: kevin.pritchard3@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01243 623502
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