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Catering Assistant - Hammersmith Hospital

Description

Join our Catering team and help make every mealtime matter.

We're looking for enthusiastic and caring Catering Assistants to join our dedicated team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where the service you provide plays an important part in supporting our patients' recovery, comfort and wellbeing.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll help deliver a safe, efficient and high-quality meal service, ensuring patients receive the right meals at the right time. You'll work as part of a friendly and professional team, providing excellent service while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and patient care.

We're particularly interested in people with experience in catering, hospitality, food service, customer service or healthcare. However, previous catering experience isn't essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the role.

Just as importantly, we're looking for people who are reliable, compassionate and take pride in providing a great service.

If you enjoy working with people and want a role where the little things can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver meals accurately and promptly to patients across various wards.
  • Support patients with specific dietary needs, including allergies, cultural preferences, and medical requirements.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety, following infection control protocols.
  • Collaborate with clinical and catering teams to ensure a smooth and positive dining experience.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail in every task.

Benefits

  • Career development
  • Flexible working
  • Wellbeing
  • Staff recognition scheme
  • Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • previous catering experience
  • Food hygiene level 2 or above

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9290-26-1311

Apply on Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust