Job summary
***Please be aware that due to the nature of this role, you will need to be 18 or over to be considered for this role***
Are you looking for a role that's truly rewarding--one where you can make a meaningful difference to someone's day?
We're currently recruiting Catering Assistants to join our Patient Meal Services team, part of the wider Catering Department at AGH Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
As a member of our Patient Dining Team, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality meal and beverage services to patients across our wards. No two days are the same, and no two wards are alike--this is a role where variety and purpose go hand in hand.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Be Doing:
- Delivering meals and beverages to patients with care and compassion
- Supporting food preparation and regeneration using service trollies
- Carrying out cleaning duties, including pot wash
- Monitoring food and fridge temperatures
- Picking and preparing patient meal selections
Training & Support:
Full training will be provided, with a minimum of 2 weeks Monday-Friday to ensure you're confident and supported in your role.
About us
Benefits include 26 days holiday a year + Bank Holidays (pro rata) 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Line Options to buy and sell annual leave Access to 4 Staff Networks - Enable, Gender, Race Equality and Rainbow Networks Onsite Children's Nursery Access to NHS discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Food safety course level 1
- Customer Service Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with the public/customers
- Working to schedules, procedures and deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital/healthcare/care home environment
- Previous experience of complying with Health and Safety regulations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Food safety course level 1
- Customer Service Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with the public/customers
- Working to schedules, procedures and deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital/healthcare/care home environment
- Previous experience of complying with Health and Safety regulations
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.
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.
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).
