Catering Assistant for Specialist Eating Disorder Unit
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North London NHS Foundation Trust Catering Assistant for Specialist Eating Disorder Unit
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Iris Ward is part of the comprehensive Eating Disorder Service provided at St Ann's Hospital in Haringey, as part of North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT). As well as inpatient care, St Ann's Eating Disorder Service (SAEDS) also comprises a large outpatient department and a day programme, providing care and treatment to those with eating disorders.
Iris Ward is a QED accredited service, rated as 'Good' by the CQC in September 2019. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic Catering Assistant to be part of our team Eating Disorder Service on Iris Ward. Iris Ward is a 20 bedded inpatient unit for the care and treatment of adults who have eating disorders.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in this interesting and specialised area of mental health care. The Catering Assistant role on Iris Ward is ideal for someone who is motivated and is inspired to instil positive change, as well ensuring that patient nutritional needs are met.
You can also see us featured on Louis Theroux'sTalking to Anorexiaon BBC iPlayer.
We will ensure that you are provided with the additional skills and knowledge required to provide excellent care and you will be supported through an induction period when you start. Other benefits include generous annual leave entitlement and salary sacrifice schemes (including cars, bicycles and home electronics).
Main duties of the job
To deliver a meal service to patients on the eating disorder unit, either by cooking or plating meals and ensuring that both presentation standards and portioning guidance are met. To carry out dishwashing duties, cleaning of equipment and cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas.
The postholder will at behave and align with our Trusts' values and behaviours.
In order to meet the needs of NLFT services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that falls under NLFT. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
- We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
The post holder will be aligned with our values:
- We Are Kind
- We Are Respectful
- We Work Together
- We Keep Things Simple
- We Empower
- We Are Proudly Diverse
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year Pro rata Inclu HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
455-NLFT-8151704-A
Job locations
Iris Ward, Blossom Court, St Ann's Hospital
St Ann's Road, Tottenham
London
N15 3TH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for a full in depth break down of your main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for a full in depth break down of your main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Experience working in a catering environment
Desirable
- Good general education
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good customer care skills Must be physically fit as the post is physically demanding
Desirable
- Experience working in large scale catering
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Experience working in a catering environment
Desirable
- Good general education
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good customer care skills Must be physically fit as the post is physically demanding
Desirable
- Experience working in large scale catering
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Iris Ward, Blossom Court, St Ann's Hospital
St Ann's Road, Tottenham
London
N15 3TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Iris Ward, Blossom Court, St Ann's Hospital
St Ann's Road, Tottenham
London
N15 3TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Dietian
Anuja Malde
02087026240
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year Pro rata Inclu HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
455-NLFT-8151704-A
Job locations
Iris Ward, Blossom Court, St Ann's Hospital
St Ann's Road, Tottenham
London
N15 3TH
United Kingdom
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