About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly hardworking, reliable person to support the Catering team within our Central production kitchen, (CPK) you will be working with our team of chefs to produce meals for the hospitals within University Hospitals Dorset.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Main duties of the job
As a vital part of the catering team, you will support our chefs in producing high-quality meals for University Hospitals Dorset. Your primary responsibilities include following production plans to accurately pick and weigh daily ingredients. This role requires exceptional attention to detail to ensure precise ingredient selection and maintain thorough records, ensuring an accurate audit trail for all stock used. You will maintain high standards of hygiene within the Central Production Kitchen, collaborating with the wider team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the position being advertised a detailed job description and job specification is available as attachments.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in catering
Desirable
Experience in working in a large scale catering operation
Qualification Essential
Good standard of Education (GCSE's Grade D or above)
Desirable
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Health and Food Safety Qualifications Relevant further training eg Allergens Awareness
Other Essential
Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy Good general understanding of the Catering / Retail industry Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff Openness to change and ability to respond quickly to tasks
Desirable
Able to work on own initiative and follow clear instructions
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Stour Building, Catering Department
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)