Cheswold Park Hospital
Dining Room Assistant/Cook
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Dining Room Assistant/Cook
Catering Team Member (Band 2) – 30 Hours Per Week (Mon-Fri) Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield – South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
About the Role
We are seeking hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our Catering Team at Fieldhead Hospital. This role offers 30 hours per week (Monday–Friday), providing safe, nutritious, and exciting meal services to service users, staff, and visitors. You will prepare dishes using fresh ingredients, support functions/special events, and contribute to maintaining the dining room’s cleanliness and hygiene in line with NHS standards.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Preparing and cooking high-quality meals to required standards
- Participating in special events and catering functions (diverse and dynamic)
- Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and healthcare environments
- Assisting with cleanliness, clearing post-meal duties, and cash handling
- Working collaboratively in a fast-paced team while prioritising tasks effectively
Staff uniform will be provided.
Main Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Provide a safe, nutritious meal service to patients, staff, and visitors
- Prepare meals using fresh ingredients to prescribed standards
- Participate in functions, events, and working lunches, ensuring an excellent experience
- Clean and maintain the dining room in compliance with NHS cleaning standards
- Assist with cash handling, clear-up post-meal sanitation, and cash management
- Work across multiple Trust sites when necessary to support wider catering operations
- Develop personal skills to achieve departmental and team objectives
Key Performance Areas
- Food Quality: Prepare meals adhering to Food Hygiene General Regulations 1995
- Teamwork: Collaborate to enhance catering services and problem-solve
- Flexibility: Assist in other departments or Trust locations at supervision discretion
- Problem-Solving: Identify risks, execute corrective actions, and maintain standards
- HACCP Compliance: Use and enhance knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Event Coordination: Ensure efficiency for meetings, lunches, and functions
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Working Conditions & Policies
** Job Environment**
- 30h part-time contract (Mon–Fri)
- Part of a Health Trust, requiring adherence to NHS protocols
- Flexible and diverse workload with varied days
Trust Values & Commitments
The Trust upholds core principles:
- Put people first – always centre the individual’s needs
- Honesty & respect – maintain a transparent and transparent approach
- Continuous improvement – aim for excellence in all practices
All staff are strongly encouraged to have:
- Up-to-date annual flu vaccination (for safety of staff and patients)
Safeguarding & Security
- reporting protocols for any safeguarding concerns (adults/children)
- Mandatory prevent abuse/training and adherence to NHS safeguarding policies
- Comply with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
Operational Standards
- Confidentiality & GDPR: Handle patient/service-related info securely
- Health & Safety: Annual Fire Training required
- Professional Development: Participate in annual appraisals and team training
- Equal Opportunities: Promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Clinical Governance: Continuous professional development and compliance
Prohibitions
- No candidate sponsorship: Unsuitable to meet UK visa requirements as of now.
- Trust-Specific Duties: Completing needed appraisals, trainings, and policies is obligatory.
Teamwork & Culture
We foster an environment where:
- Flexible working is supported
- Diverse teamwork is essential
- Atmosphere remains modern and inclusive
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Selection Criteria (Person Specification)
** Personal Attributes (Essential)**
- Flexible attitude towards working arrangements
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Willingness to work in different locations LN
Physical Requirements
- Sufficient fitness to perform all job demands
- Satisfactory sick record over the past 2 years (considered fairly)
Knowledge & Skills (Critical)
- Ability to work independently and with initiative
- Organisational skills + prioritisation
- Proficient in communication (colleagues, patients, Trust staff)
- Practical working knowledge of HACCP
** Qualifications (Essential)**
- NVQs 706/1 and 706/2, or equivalent
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or commitment to obtain)
Salary & Contract
- Band 2 based on Agenda for Change (NHS pay scale)
- Salary: £25,272 pro-rata per year
- Contract is Permanent, Part-Time (Flexible working considered)
- Location: Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield, WF1 3SP
Employer Overview
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Heart of community mental health, learning disability, and low/medium secure care in Barnsley, Kirklees, Calderdale, and Wakefield
- Provides high-quality, timely care aligned with NHS missions
- Support count: Over 4,500 staff dedicated to improving mental, physical, and social health
We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including protected characteristic groups.
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How to Apply
Vacancy reference: C9378-QA01466A Apply ASAP: Registration closes as needed, company may terminate advert early.
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