Catering Assistant
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Catering Assistant
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position due to Government guidelines.
Are you professional, friendly and responsive to new ways of working and ideas? Do you or would you enjoy working with customers /patients? We've an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding catering career with us at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
1 x part time permanent 30 hours per week
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Catering assistant to work as part of our friendly team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, providing catering services to patients staff and visitors. The post would involve delivering and collecting food trolleys to ward areas, serving meals, cleaning, dishwasher operation and assisting with the basic food preparation that may be required for the day.Other jobs would include working in the kitchen and wash up area and carrying out general cleaning duties to maintain the required Hygiene Standards.You should also have the ability to work flexible hours covering colleagues during annual leave or sickness if required.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT10048
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene or ability to achieve
- Knowledge of cleaning and food handling procedures obtained through a period of on the job training delivered over a period of weeks.
Experience
Essential
- Customer service experience eg working in retail, catering, hospitality, office setting, call centre
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer keyboard skills
- Excellent communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone
Education
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene or ability to achieve
- Knowledge of cleaning and food handling procedures obtained through a period of on the job training delivered over a period of weeks.
Experience
Essential
- Customer service experience eg working in retail, catering, hospitality, office setting, call centre
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer keyboard skills
- Excellent communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Catering Manager
Paul Straughair
01722425061
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT10048
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
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