Job summary
The catering department at MMUH is looking to recruit a part time experienced Catering Assistant to work within patient services at our new hospital Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick within patient services
Applicants must have previous catering experience with high standards of work, be an outgoing, hard-working and enthusiastic individual that is able to work on their own initiative.
Shift Pattern
Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 4pm Week 2 Wednesday and Thursday 8am to 4pm Average 19.5 hoursApplicants are required to be flexible in their approach to hours and duties and able to work additional shifts as and when required.
Main duties of the job
To carry out a wide range of general catering duties in an efficient and effective manner to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times. This post has a significant amount of personal contact with Staff, Patients and Members of the Public.
Duties include washing up patient crockery and cutlery, reheating patient food, dealing with any requests from wards, associated general/deep cleaning duties and completion of control paperwork.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pro rota per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
381-CO-7036978
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust- Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust- Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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