Catering Assistant - Hammersmith Hospital

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Catering Assistant - Hammersmith Hospital

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

Join our Catering team and help make every mealtime matter.

We're looking for enthusiastic and caring Catering Assistants to join our dedicated team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where the service you provide plays an important part in supporting our patients' recovery, comfort and wellbeing.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll help deliver a safe, efficient and high-quality meal service, ensuring patients receive the right meals at the right time. You'll work as part of a friendly and professional team, providing excellent service while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and patient care.

We're particularly interested in people with experience in catering, hospitality, food service, customer service or healthcare. However, previous catering experience isn't essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the role.

Just as importantly, we're looking for people who are reliable, compassionate and take pride in providing a great service.

If you enjoy working with people and want a role where the little things can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

o Deliver meals accurately and promptly to patients across various wards.o Support patients with specific dietary needs, including allergies, cultural preferences, and medical requirements.o Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety, following infection control protocols.o Collaborate with clinical and catering teams to ensure a smooth and positive dining experience.o Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail in every task.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£31,066 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

290-HS-35

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent

Desirable

• Food hygiene level 2 or above

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant catering policies and procedures

Desirable

• Previous catering experience

Communication skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues
• Excellent customer service skills

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent

Desirable

• Food hygiene level 2 or above

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant catering policies and procedures

Desirable

• Previous catering experience

Communication skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues
• Excellent customer service skills

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager Facilities

Denis Hourquebie

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£31,066 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

290-HS-35

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

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