NHS Catering Assistant

NHS Catering Assistant – high‑volume service and catering Shifts: 5 days over 7, including weekends Shift times: 06:00–14:00 and 11:00–19:00 Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield WF1 4AW Pay: £12.71-£22.90 per hour We’re recruiting Catering Assistants to join the high-volume hospital catering service at Pinderfields Hospital, part of Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fast-paced, physical role in a high-pressure healthcare environment, supporting food service for 2,500–5,000 customers per day. You’ll work across a wide variety of catering functions including food preparation, service counters, tills, regeneration, cleaning and customer service. This is a hands-on, active role requiring stamina, speed, reliability and the ability to perform well under pressure while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, safety and service. This position is offered on a temporary Bank basis through NHS Professionals, providing flexible working and regular shifts. Benefits of joining NHS Professionals * Competitive weekly pay and flexible working options * Access to training and development * NHS stakeholder pension scheme * Holiday pay for every shift worked * 24/7 support and access to the My Bank portal Key responsibilities * Deliver high-volume food service in busy hospital catering areas * Provide efficient, friendly customer service during peak periods * Support food preparation, regeneration and service delivery * Operate tills and counters (barista experience desirable) * Maintain strict food hygiene, safety and compliance standards * Carry out cleaning and stock duties across service areas * Work flexibly across multiple catering functions Essential experience & requirements * Experience in fast-paced catering or hospitality (cafés, restaurants, pubs, contract catering, large food outlets) * Level 2 Food Safety/Food Hygiene Certificate * Strong customer service and food handling experience * Availability for early starts, weekends and Bank Holidays * Successful DBS check required About NHS Professionals NHS Professionals manages the largest NHS flexible staff Bank, placing skilled temporary workers across NHS Trusts to support short, medium and long-term workforce needs across England. Apply today to join a high-energy NHS catering team in a vital frontline support role. #INDEF Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Additional leave * Canteen * Employee discount * On-site parking * Sick pay Experience: * Catering or café role in fast-paced setting: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Food Safety Level 2 and Food Hygiene Certificate (required)