Catering Services Assistant
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Catering Services Assistant
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
We currently have a permanent catering vacancy at Evesham Community Hospital, Evesham WR11 1JT working 10hours per week (Saturday & Sunday 12.45-18.00)
We pride ourselves on maintaining catering standards to a 5-star environmental health audit process and in line with the National Standards for Healthcare Food and Drink.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
Join our teams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.
Working alongside dietetics and clinical teams, catering services ensure patients receive nutritionally balanced diets to support their recovery, in accordance with national standards and the Trusts Food and Drink Strategy.
You will be part of a team who deliver a fully comprehensive quality catering service offering choice to patients, staff and visitors which meets legislative and mandatory requirements, in accordance with schedules and procedures. You must maintain a high standard for all food and beverage preparation including hot, cold and ambient items.
The post will consist of varied duties to include taking patients meal orders face to face, serving patient meals, clearing away, washing up, cleaning of departments and equipment, food prep, receiving and monitoring deliveries, putting food items away, following all guidance on labelling and stock control.
In return, you will receive full support, training and guidance to enable you to undertake all catering duties.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
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Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum (£12.92 per hour)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
798-8402269
Job locations
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
WR111JT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria of the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of catering in an employed capacity
Desirable
- NHS/customer service experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Non-specified, but relevant qualification and/or practical experience relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Foundation Food Hygiene or Basic Health and Safety
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of hygiene standards and infection control within the workplace
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of catering in an employed capacity
Desirable
- NHS/customer service experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Non-specified, but relevant qualification and/or practical experience relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Foundation Food Hygiene or Basic Health and Safety
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of hygiene standards and infection control within the workplace
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
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
WR111JT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
WR111JT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Assistant Facilities Coordinator
Susan Jeynes
07876592703
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum (£12.92 per hour)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
798-8402269
Job locations
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
WR111JT
United Kingdom
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