Kitchen Porter
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Kitchen Porter
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work has a direct impact on patient care?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistantto join our busy Catering Team. As part of our Estates and Facilities service, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive meals and refreshments on time while helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and customer service throughout the hospital.
No two days are the same, and you will be part of a supportive team that helps keep essential hospital services running smoothly.
The kitchen is operational 7 days a week 365 days a year, between 6.00am - 8.00pm. The candidate needs to be a team player who has a flexible approach. Shifts vary between 6.00am - 8.00pm and will include weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of the Catering Supervisor or Team Leader, you will:
- Deliver meals, refreshments and patient provisions to wards and departments across the hospital.
- Support the day-to-day operation of the Catering Service for patients, visitors and staff.
- Carry out cleaning duties across catering areas, including kitchens, storerooms, fridges, freezers and associated facilities.
- Follow food safety and HACCP procedures and accurately record information using the Kelsius system.
- Complete documentation and job sheets as required.
- Report equipment faults and assist in maintaining a safe working environment.
- Work closely with ward teams, clinical staff, visitors and colleagues across the Trust.
If you are hardworking, dependable and passionate about delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that helps make a real difference to patients every day.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year 5 x 7.5 shifts per week
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-5873
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of role. For further details please contact us with questions or you are welcome to come and visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of role. For further details please contact us with questions or you are welcome to come and visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education
Desirable
- Basic Computer awareness
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of successfully working in team environment
Desirable
- .
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of Education
Desirable
- Basic Computer awareness
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of successfully working in team environment
Desirable
- .
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Amanda Vickery
01823342398
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year 5 x 7.5 shifts per week
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-5873
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
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