Patient Meal Service Assistant — Ward Delivery & Care

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the Patient Meal Service at their Exeter location. Key responsibilities include loading, transporting, and delivering meals while ensuring food safety and maintaining hygiene standards. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, and a commitment to providing high-quality service to patients. This permanent position offers a salary of £24,465 per annum pro rata with a working pattern of 30 hours per week.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice options

NHS Pension Scheme

Staff discounts on shopping

Car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or a food-related environment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Patient Meal Service under supervision.
• Prepare salads and fresh produce according to hygiene standards.
• Ensure proper loading and delivery of meal trolleys.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and on wards.

Skills

Food hygiene standards

Organizational skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the Patient Meal Service at their Exeter location. Key responsibilities include loading, transporting, and delivering meals while ensuring food safety and maintaining hygiene standards. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, and a commitment to providing high-quality service to patients. This permanent position offers a salary of £24,465 per annum pro rata with a working pattern of 30 hours per week.