The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Hotel Services - Catering Assistant (CCH)

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking experienced Catering Assistant to join our friendly and professional team at Cannock Chase Hospital in providing a high standard of care within the specialties of elective surgery.

You should be enthusiastic, be able to use your own initiative, and be able to work as a team member.

This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and to provide a first-class service whilst engaging with patients.

Main duties of the job

Preparing breakfast including the making of toast, Washing all crockery and Utensils. Preparing kitchen for the next meal service. stock up the ward kitchen cupboards with provisions needed including cereals etc., The Rotating stock. Loading up the regen ovens with the days food, plate the meals up for patients. Leaving kitchen clean and tidy.

Helping ward staff and patients choosing special dietary requirements.

Duties in the main catering department dealing with general tasks eg Loading food trollies to be taken to wards, rotating stock in cupboards and fridge/freezer, mopping floors, general cleaning, putting away deliveries.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

225-EST-7703079

Job locations

Cannock Chase Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Enhancing the Patient Experience

Ensure Safe and Effective Environment

Professional Behavior

To work within clearly defined procedures using own initiative on routine matters, with supervision available.

To wear full uniform as issued and maintain personal appearance and hygiene at a standard commensurate with the duties and role of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Enhancing the Patient Experience

Ensure Safe and Effective Environment

Professional Behavior

To work within clearly defined procedures using own initiative on routine matters, with supervision available.

To wear full uniform as issued and maintain personal appearance and hygiene at a standard commensurate with the duties and role of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of catering.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of catering in an NHS environment.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Supporting information
  • Knowledge/understanding of food safety/ hygiene
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of catering.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of catering in an NHS environment.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Supporting information
  • Knowledge/understanding of food safety/ hygiene

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Cannock Chase Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Cannock Chase Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Facilities Manager

Paul Warrilow

paul.warrilow@nhs.net

01543576354

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

225-EST-7703079

Job locations

Cannock Chase Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY


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