Dining Room Assistant / Cook

Dining Room Assistant / Cook

Closing date: 14 May 2026

We are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our Catering Team based in the Dining Room at Fieldhead Hospital. 30 hours per week, Monday Friday.

Staff uniform will be provided.

About the role

Provide a safe, nutritious, and exciting meal service to service users, staff and visitors. Participate in the preparation of functions and special events. Work as part of a fast paced team, using initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties. Ensure compliance with NHS cleaning standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook mouth watering dishes using fresh ingredients to required standards.
• Prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors, adhering to Food Hygiene General Regulations 1995 and the HACCP system.
• Collaborate with the team to develop catering services and support other duties within the department.
• Assist in functions and special events, delivering efficient service for meetings, lunches and functions.
• Handle cash and clear the dining room after meals, observing health and safety regulations.
• Maintain hygiene standards, work with cleaning schedules and procedures.

Person Specification Personal Attributes

• Flexible attitude to working arrangements.
• Friendly outgoing personality.
• Available to work in different locations.

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake duties and demands of the post and maintain a satisfactory sickness record.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work as a team member and use own initiative.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Effective communication with colleagues, staff, and patients.
• Working knowledge of HACCP system.

Experience

• Demonstrable catering experience.
• Experience of team working.
• Experience of dealing with customers.
• Experience in till operation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in catering (or agreement to work towards).
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards.

Right to Work

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates for a skilled worker visa. We accept applications from candidates who can prove right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups and aim to reflect the communities we serve.

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust