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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
421-HIF-3164S
Employer
Harrogate Integrated Facilities
Employer type
NHS
Site
Harrogate District Hospital
Town
Harrogate
Salary
£24,465 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/07/2025 23:59

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Catering Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

To provide a safe, hygienic, nutritious and timely food service for patients / staff in the restaurant. The postholder will assist in the delivery of a high standard of food service, which meets the requirements of food hygiene legislation, Trust Food Safety Policy and national standards as dictated by the government’s national plan.

Main duties of the job

The Catering Service must function within Trust/HIF Catering policies and procedures and to strict legal requirements whilst maintaining and improving quality of service. As part of the Catering Team, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality, customer-focused service in a variety of areas.  

Working for our organisation

Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT). HIF supplies services to the hospital and community services with respect to Maintenance, Sterile Services, Portering, Catering, Equipment Library, Linen and Sewing Room, Security, Car Parking, General Office, Front Desk, Reception, Waste Management, Courier Services, Security Services and Domestics.

Our mission is to be an exceptional provider of integrated facilities for the benefit of our communities, our staff and our partners.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
  • Please also be aware that the company does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities of this role, please see the job description and person specification attached 

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Food Safety level 2
  • 2 years experience in a catering environment
  • Understanding of Allergens

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Fenton
Job title
Assistant Catering Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01423 553328
Additional information

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