Job overview

Closing Date:  1st September 2026

 Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 2nd September 2026

 Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 14th September 2026

 Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Why not join our catering department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals and make a difference to patients stay with a smile, a nutritional meal and a nice hot drink.

Benefits of working for us:

Agenda for change pay scales

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service

Generous pension scheme

Development opportunities

Staff gym

Training and uniform will be provided

Main duties of the job

Brief Description of the Role:

To work as a member of both the catering and ward teams, to support the delivery of approx. 1300 patient meals on a daily basis.

 To provide a friendly efficient beverage service throughout the day.

Maintain good standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the ward kitchen at all times.

The Catering Team are responsible for providing services to patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke’s Hospital, Westbourne Green, Westwood Park and Eccleshill Community Hospitals. 

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide a nutritional food and beverage service to patients taking into account individual needs and requirements.
• To order, pick and pack food ready for cooking and service to patients.
• To ensure that all Food Safety procedures including HACCP are followed

Summary of Essential Experience/Skills required:

• Working as part of a team but able to work on their own initiative
• Previous experience of working with the public
• You will be required to attend training required for the post
• You must be willing to work irregular hours (days, evenings and weekends)
• The job holder must possess good communication skills and have a flexible attitude
• You will have previous catering experience and hold a Food Safety Level 2 Certificate. This can be completed on line if you don’t hold one

Working for our organisation

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

 By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.  By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care

Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership’s ambition  is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each  individual trust, supports that ambition.