Catering Assistant

HIOW Healthcare; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fareham is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team at Ravenswood House. The role involves preparing fresh meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and providing food services to clients. Candidates should be adaptable, patient-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality service. No prior kitchen experience is necessary as full training is provided, and opportunities to pursue an NVQ Level 2 qualification may exist. The position requires working 37.5 hours a week over 5 days, including weekends.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

Highly competitive pension scheme

Opportunities to work at other locations

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred, but full training is provided.
• Willingness to pursue an NVQ Level 2 qualification.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh sandwiches, salads, and vegetables.
• Maintain cleanliness in the catering area according to hygiene standards.
• Provide food services as part of a counter service and to the wards.

Job description

We are currently seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team at Ravenswood House to provide food services to our clients and assist with daily kitchen operations.

The role involves preparing fresh sandwiches, salads, and vegetables, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the catering area in accordance with our hygiene systems and standards.

The main catering provision is offered as a counter service, with some meals served to the wards.

While previous kitchen experience is preferred, full training will be provided. There is also the opportunity to pursue an NVQ Level 2 qualification.

The position is for 37.5 hours per week, across 5 out of 7 days, including early and late shifts, as well as weekends. Additional payments are offered for weekend and overtime work, along with a site bonus due to the nature of the site.

You will be part of a small team managed by the duty chef. There may be occasions where you are asked to work alone.

We are looking for someone who is patient‑focused and adaptable, with a commitment to maintaining the high levels of service we expect for our clients.

We offer a generous annual leave package starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service. We also provide a highly competitive pension scheme for all employees.

There may also be opportunities to work at our other locations from time to time.