Dining Room Assistant/Cook


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £25,272 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnsley, S70 3RD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

JOB SUMMARY To provide a safe and nutritious meal service to patients, staff and visitors, participate in the preparation of functions and special events. JOB DIMENSIONS Responsible for handling cash. KEY RESULT AREAS: To prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors to the required standard whilst adhering to Food Hygiene General Regulations 1995. To work as part of a team and assist in developing the catering services to reach its full potential. At the discretion of the Catering Supervisor to undertake duties in other areas of the department to ensure the smooth running of the service. As and when required to work on other Trust sites to ensure the smooth running of the Trust wide catering services. To develop personal skills to assist in the achievement of departmental objectives To lend guidance where applicable. Identify and act on problems. To handle cash and clear away post meal times, whilst observing food hygiene regulations and health and safety. Ensure the dining room maintains required hygiene standards, working with cleaning schedules and procedures. Provide an efficient service for meetings, working lunches and various functions. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

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