About this role
Job summary
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
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Working with the Public /Customers Relevant Catering Work Experience
Desirable
Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment
Skills Essential
Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Cleaning & Catering procedures. Understanding of HACCP & COSHH Appreciation of personal hygiene and infection control Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications Essential
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
Desirable
Customer service qualification Health & Safety Training qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)