Retail Catering Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about food? Do you enjoy meeting and working with a variety of people?

We are currently have an exciting new opportunity at Broomfield Hospital to work in our newly refurbished Restaurant as a Catering Assistant.

To carry out a range of general catering duties in an effective and efficient manner, promoting a positive and professional image.

To carry out basic food preparation to include packing, labelling, displaying and chilling of sandwiches and other food products.

Serve meals within the agreed standards for portion control and presentation.

Clean, prepare and stock display counters as per daily routine.

Operate electronic tills, taking cash and assisting the duty supervisor to reconcile takings at the end of each shift, observing Standing Financial Instructions.

Ensure areas are kept clean, tidy and in a safe manner.

To have knowledge & with barista style coffees

Distribute provisions, meals and small equipment within the department and hospital site.

The postholder may be required to visit the wards on a regular basis to promote good patient/customer relations.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Aug 2026

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