About this role
Job summary
Closing date: 23rd June 2026
Shortlisting to take place: 24th June 2026
Interviews to commence: 14th & 15th July 2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Hours: Bank shifts as and when
The Estates & Facilities team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals have opportunities available for Catering Assistants to work within a busy Catering team.
These are key positions to provide food and drinks to patients on wards. It is a busy role and the successful candidates will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and able to work on their own initiative.
You will be required to work closely with ward staff as well as within a Catering team.
Main duties of the job
To communicate with the ward team to understand the number of patients who require meal service and the individual needs of the patients, including special diets, and cultural or religious choices. Ensure that relevant menus are available to patients that take into account dietary requirements, assessing the situation as required. If any shortages are identified you will inform the supervisor so that alternatives can be offered to the ward or department. Fill oven from insulated food trolley, ensuring that only meals required for service or cooked, returning any other items back to the central freezer. Use the regen oven to cook meals, ensuring cooking guidance followed, so that quality products are prepared for patients. Plate meals, ensuring that the patient's tray is checked against their request and all items are correct and appropriately presented. Record accurately number of meals cooked and left over after meal service Use information provided by ward staff and dieticians, to give named or other snacks to patients throughout the day.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of 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
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 Royal Infirmary
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)