Food Service Assistant
Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
New Basford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £12.7 Hourly
Temporary
Job Description:
Food Service Assistant
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB
£12.71 - £20.95 per hour (Shift dependant)
15 hours per week, 3.30pm - 6.30pm, 5 days in 7, on a 7 week rota or 35 hours per week, 7.30am - 3pm, 5 days in 7, on a 7 week rota.
We are looking for proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of our friendly team within Catering Services.
The role involves being an integrated part of the ward team providing food and beverage services to the patients and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to food preparation areas at ward level, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.
What you’ll be responsible for:
· Inform patients about the Hospital’s food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages.
· Order food using the hospital’s electronic ordering devices.
· Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required.
· Prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals.
· Assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service. Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork.
· The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
· Experience in a catering role.
· NHS experience – desirable but not essential.
· Reliable and hard working with excellent customer service skills.
· Must have Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website
Food Service Assistant
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB
£12.71 - £20.95 per hour (Shift dependant)
15 hours per week, 3.30pm - 6.30pm, 5 days in 7, on a 7 week rota or 35 hours per week, 7.30am - 3pm, 5 days in 7, on a 7 week rota.
We are looking for proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of our friendly team within Catering Services.
The role involves being an integrated part of the ward team providing food and beverage services to the patients and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to food preparation areas at ward level, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.
What you’ll be responsible for:
· Inform patients about the Hospital’s food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages.
· Order food using the hospital’s electronic ordering devices.
· Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required.
· Prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals.
· Assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service. Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork.
· The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
· Experience in a catering role.
· NHS experience – desirable but not essential.
· Reliable and hard working with excellent customer service skills.
· Must have Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website
Reference: 225263457
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Food Service Assistant
Posted on Jun 18, 2026 by CV-Library
New Basford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £12.7 Hourly
Temporary
Job Description:
Food Service Assistant
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB
£12.71 - £20.95 per hour (Shift dependant)
15 hours per week, 3.30pm - 6.30pm, 5 days in 7, on a 7 week rota or 35 hours per week, 7.30am - 3pm, 5 days in 7, on a 7 week rota.
We are looking for proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of our friendly team within Catering Services.
The role involves being an integrated part of the ward team providing food and beverage services to the patients and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to food preparation areas at ward level, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.
What you’ll be responsible for:
· Inform patients about the Hospital’s food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages.
· Order food using the hospital’s electronic ordering devices.
· Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required.
· Prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals.
· Assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service. Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork.
· The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
· Experience in a catering role.
· NHS experience – desirable but not essential.
· Reliable and hard working with excellent customer service skills.
· Must have Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website
Food Service Assistant
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB
£12.71 - £20.95 per hour (Shift dependant)
15 hours per week, 3.30pm - 6.30pm, 5 days in 7, on a 7 week rota or 35 hours per week, 7.30am - 3pm, 5 days in 7, on a 7 week rota.
We are looking for proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of our friendly team within Catering Services.
The role involves being an integrated part of the ward team providing food and beverage services to the patients and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to food preparation areas at ward level, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.
What you’ll be responsible for:
· Inform patients about the Hospital’s food offer and the procedure for any ad-hoc requests and help them to make an informed choice from the range of foods and beverages.
· Order food using the hospital’s electronic ordering devices.
· Serve the patients their choice and portion size of main dish, vegetables and accompaniments in an appealing and appetising way. Offer second portions if required.
· Prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals.
· Assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service. Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks as directed through the cleaning schedules and complete the required paperwork.
· The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
· Experience in a catering role.
· NHS experience – desirable but not essential.
· Reliable and hard working with excellent customer service skills.
· Must have Food Safety Level 2 Certificate.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website
Reference: 225263457
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