Oxford Health NHS Trust

Part-time Catering Assistant - Oxford Clinic

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for two Catering Assistants to join our team at the Oxford Clinic based at Littlemore Hospital which has a fresh cook kitchen serving patients and staff.

TheOxford Clinicis a medium secure male unit with up to 32 inpatients across three wards including acute, rehab and specialist wards with individuals detained under the Mental Health Act and/or the criminal justice system.

We're looking for team players who are flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills. There are two part-time roles available: 9am to 1pm or 1.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday.

You'll be a key part of improving our patient experience by working as part of the catering team, assisting in all aspects of food preparation and production. Duties include washing up and cleaning, front of house duties, and serving food to service users.

If you have experience in delivering high-quality service and would like to make an difference to mental health care in the NHS, we would love to hear from you! We can provide training required for all aspects of this role so please do consider applying, even if you don't have a lot of experience in this area.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that all food is presented to patients in a professional manner in compliance with statutory guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Ensuring that all produce used is of the highest quality.
To assist with the preparation of menu items as required.
To ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained in the catering department in line with current legislation.
To prevent wastage and damage to food and equipment within the catering department.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Job share

Reference number

267-CS7336140

Job locations

Oxford Clinic | Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Please indicate in your supporting statement which role you would like to be considered for as part of this job share: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday or1.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please indicate in your supporting statement which role you would like to be considered for as part of this job share: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday or1.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of working in catering industry

Experience

Essential

Basic catering skills

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns
An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service
Flexible

Desirable

To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of working in catering industry

Experience

Essential

Basic catering skills

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills
Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns
An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service
Flexible

Desirable

To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training

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.