Patient Catering Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Patient Catering Assistant The closing date is 10 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, proactive and highly motivated Catering Assistant. Delivering excellence in retail catering and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development and a competitive salary. The role is to work as part of a rota to provide food services from 7am - 7pm, 365 days per year. Main base is St Peter's Hospital, with requirement to work across both St Peter's and Ashford Hospital sites to fulfil role and working at any other Trust site as required. Main duties of the job To carry out a wide range of general retail catering duties within our on-site retail outlet ensuring a high quality level of customer service and food safety following set procedures and specifications. Strong customer service skills are essential. Serving staff and visitors freshly prepared products, preparing refreshments including hot and cold speciality drinks. Replenishing stock displays and ensuring all areas are clean and tidy. To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust's vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes. To ensure codes of practice for HACCP and food safety are followed. To monitor temperature control procedures following set specification. Audit check dates and stock rotation of all food commodities within working areas. Good communication skills are required, both face to face and on the telephone. The post holder will be expected to communicate with, patient's visitors and staff. To ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety/ food safety legislation and the correct use of personal protective equipment. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £26,618 a year pa, inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-E