NHS Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.51 to £22.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | WF1 4DG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NHS Professionals |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Ryan |
Summary
NHS Catering Assistant – high‑volume service and catering
Shifts: 5 days over 7, including weekends
Shift times: 06:30–14:30 and 11:00–19:00
Salary: £12.51-£22.90 per hour (Shift dependent)
We’re recruiting Catering Assistants to join the high-volume hospital catering service at Pinderfields Hospital, part of Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fast-paced, physical role in a high-pressure healthcare environment, supporting food service for 2,500–5,000 customers per day.
You’ll work across a wide variety of catering functions including food preparation, service counters, tills, regeneration, cleaning and customer service. This is a hands-on, active role requiring stamina, speed, reliability and the ability to perform well under pressure while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, safety and service.
This position is offered on a temporary Bank basis through NHS Professionals, providing flexible working and regular shifts.
Benefits of joining NHS Professionals
Competitive weekly pay and flexible working options
Access to training and development
NHS stakeholder pension scheme
Holiday pay for every shift worked
24/7 support and access to the My Bank portal
Key responsibilities
Deliver high-volume food service in busy hospital catering areas
Provide efficient, friendly customer service during peak periods
Support food preparation, regeneration and service delivery
Operate tills and counters (barista experience desirable)
Maintain strict food hygiene, safety and compliance standards
Carry out cleaning and stock duties across service areas
Work flexibly across multiple catering functions
Essential experience & requirements
Experience in fast-paced catering or hospitality (cafés, restaurants, pubs, contract catering, large food outlets)
Level 2 Food Safety/Food Hygiene Certificate
Strong customer service and food handling experience
Availability for early starts, weekends and Bank Holidays
Successful DBS check required
About NHS Professionals
NHS Professionals manages the largest NHS flexible staff Bank, placing skilled temporary workers across NHS Trusts to support short, medium and long-term workforce needs across England.
Apply today to join a high-energy NHS catering team in a vital frontline support role.
Shifts: 5 days over 7, including weekends
Shift times: 06:30–14:30 and 11:00–19:00
Salary: £12.51-£22.90 per hour (Shift dependent)
We’re recruiting Catering Assistants to join the high-volume hospital catering service at Pinderfields Hospital, part of Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fast-paced, physical role in a high-pressure healthcare environment, supporting food service for 2,500–5,000 customers per day.
You’ll work across a wide variety of catering functions including food preparation, service counters, tills, regeneration, cleaning and customer service. This is a hands-on, active role requiring stamina, speed, reliability and the ability to perform well under pressure while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, safety and service.
This position is offered on a temporary Bank basis through NHS Professionals, providing flexible working and regular shifts.
Benefits of joining NHS Professionals
Competitive weekly pay and flexible working options
Access to training and development
NHS stakeholder pension scheme
Holiday pay for every shift worked
24/7 support and access to the My Bank portal
Key responsibilities
Deliver high-volume food service in busy hospital catering areas
Provide efficient, friendly customer service during peak periods
Support food preparation, regeneration and service delivery
Operate tills and counters (barista experience desirable)
Maintain strict food hygiene, safety and compliance standards
Carry out cleaning and stock duties across service areas
Work flexibly across multiple catering functions
Essential experience & requirements
Experience in fast-paced catering or hospitality (cafés, restaurants, pubs, contract catering, large food outlets)
Level 2 Food Safety/Food Hygiene Certificate
Strong customer service and food handling experience
Availability for early starts, weekends and Bank Holidays
Successful DBS check required
About NHS Professionals
NHS Professionals manages the largest NHS flexible staff Bank, placing skilled temporary workers across NHS Trusts to support short, medium and long-term workforce needs across England.
Apply today to join a high-energy NHS catering team in a vital frontline support role.
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