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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Catering Assistant - St. Mary's & Charing Cross Hospital

The closing date is 10 November 2025

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Job summary

One Meal at a Time - Make a Difference Every Day

We're looking for Patient Dining Assistants to join our dedicated team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - where every meal you serve helps support a patient's recovery and wellbeing.

At Imperial, we know that mealtimes are more than just nourishment - they're moments of comfort, dignity, and care. As a Patient Dining Assistant, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality meal services across our hospitals, ensuring every patient receives the right meal, at the right time, every day.

This is your opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives while working as part of a friendly, inclusive, and professional team.

Whether you've worked in hospitality, catering, or healthcare, or you're simply passionate about providing excellent service, we'll give you full training and support to help you thrive in your role.

Join us, and be part of a team that takes pride in bringing care, compassion, and a personal touch to every plate.

Previous applicants, thank you for your interest. At this time, we are inviting only new applications.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

290-HS-18

Job locations

St. Mary's Hospital & Charing Cross

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English or equivalent

Desirable

  • Food hygiene level 2 or above

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of relevant catering policies and procedures

Desirable

  • Previous catering experience

Communication skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues
  • Ability to build relationships and show respect for other people
  • Excellent customer service skills
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English or equivalent

Desirable

  • Food hygiene level 2 or above

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of relevant catering policies and procedures

Desirable

  • Previous catering experience

Communication skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues
  • Ability to build relationships and show respect for other people
  • Excellent customer service skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital & Charing Cross

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital & Charing Cross

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Rose Polke

r.polke@nhs.net

02033125713

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,074 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

290-HS-18

Job locations

St. Mary's Hospital & Charing Cross

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


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