Harrogate Integrated Facilities

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

To provide a safe, hygienic, nutritious and timely food service for patients / staff in the restaurant. The postholder will assist in the delivery of a high standard of food service, which meets the requirements of food hygiene legislation, Trust Food Safety Policy and national standards as dictated by the government's national plan.

Main duties of the job

The Catering Service must function within Trust/HIF Catering policies and procedures and to strict legal requirements whilst maintaining and improving quality of service. As part of the Catering Team, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality, customer-focused service in a variety of areas.

About us

Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT). HIF supplies services to the hospital and community services with respect to Maintenance, Sterile Services, Portering, Catering, Equipment Library, Linen and Sewing Room, Security, Car Parking, General Office, Front Desk, Reception, Waste Management, Courier Services, Security Services and Domestics.

Our mission is to be an exceptional provider of integrated facilities for the benefit of our communities, our staff and our partners.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the company does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-HIF-3164S

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the job description and person specification attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Food Safety level 2
  • 2 years experience in a catering environment
  • Understanding of Allergens
Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Food Safety level 2
  • 2 years experience in a catering environment
  • Understanding of Allergens

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate Integrated Facilities

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate Integrated Facilities

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Catering Manager

Louise Fenton

louise.fenton1@nhs.net

01423553328

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-HIF-3164S

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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