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Job Title: Ward Catering Assistant

Trust: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA

Pay rate: Band 2 - £12.51 per hour Monday– Friday, £17.64 per hour on Saturdays and £22.90 on Sundays

Rota and Hours: Mondays – Sundays, with the below shifts available on rota basis

7am – 1pm & 12 midday – 6pm shifts available.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are seeking dedicated and experienced Catering Assistants to work on our Wards at Torbay Hospital. You will play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive nutritious and appetising meals, tailored to their dietary requirements. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the well-being of patients while working in a friendly and supportive environment. This physically demanding role requires you to be on your feet for long periods and working efficiently in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Assisting in the preparation and delivery of meals to patients on the ward.

* Ensuring meals are served at the correct temperature and according to individual dietary needs.

* Collecting used trays and maintaining cleanliness in the ward catering areas.

* Communicating with patients to ensure their dietary preferences and requirements are met.

* Following food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control procedures.

* Working collaboratively with nursing staff and the wider catering team to deliver excellent service.

About You

* Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.

* A passion for providing excellent customer service and patient care.

* Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

* An understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations (training provided).

* A compassionate and friendly approach towards patients.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.

Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: –

· Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!

· First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England

· Dedicated consultants

· Flexible working options

· Free DBS and free training

· Build holiday allowance.

· Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days

· Stakeholder pension scheme

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. #INDEF