University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Catering Assistant - Royal Bournemouth Hospital (F/T Atrium)

The closing date is 09 March 2026

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Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly hardworking, reliable person to support the Catering team to provide great customer service in our busy restaurants and coffee bars. Duties include serving food and drink items, operating a till, refilling of stock and general cleaning duties.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 18th March 2025

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the catering team, you'll be responsible for providing an efficient, high-quality service to staff, patients and visitors, operating in compliance with corporate and local policies and procedures

About us

UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum. Enhanced payments for weekend working.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-CO05712

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Stour Building, Catering Department

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the position being advertised a detailed job description and job specification is available as attachments.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the position being advertised a detailed job description and job specification is available as attachments.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a busy Catering / Retail environment
  • Specific Barista training

Desirable

  • Experience in working in a customer facing role
  • Experience of operating a till

Qualification

Essential

  • Good standard of Education (GCSE's Grade D or above)

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Health and Food Safety Qualifications
  • Relevant further training eg Allergens Awareness

Other

Essential

  • Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
  • Good general understanding of the Catering / Retail industry
  • Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff
  • Openness to change and ability to respond quickly to tasks

Desirable

  • Able to work on own initiative and follow clear instructions
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a busy Catering / Retail environment
  • Specific Barista training

Desirable

  • Experience in working in a customer facing role
  • Experience of operating a till

Qualification

Essential

  • Good standard of Education (GCSE's Grade D or above)

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Health and Food Safety Qualifications
  • Relevant further training eg Allergens Awareness

Other

Essential

  • Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
  • Good general understanding of the Catering / Retail industry
  • Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff
  • Openness to change and ability to respond quickly to tasks

Desirable

  • Able to work on own initiative and follow clear instructions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Stour Building, Catering Department

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Stour Building, Catering Department

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Retail Catering Manager

Gary Coombs

gary.coombs@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194142

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum. Enhanced payments for weekend working.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-CO05712

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Stour Building, Catering Department

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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