Catering Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon, SS16 5NL |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7818893/390-EFM-BA-EVENT2026 |
Summary
Estates and Facilities Recruitment Event
Hours: Various shift patterns available.
Catering Assistant ( Basildon Site Only)
Basic food preparation, including packing, labelling, displaying and chilling of sandwiches and other food products.
Serving meals within the agreed standards for portion control and presentation.
Improve our patients, visitors and staff experience through good food and friendly attitude
*No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.*
The interview day for this vacancy is Saturday 7th March 2026
• To carry out basic food preparation to include packing, labelling, displaying and chilling of sandwiches and other food products.
• Serve meals within the agreed standards for portion control and presentation. Clean, prepare and stock display counters as per daily routine.
• Operate electronic tills, taking cash and assisting the duty supervisor to reconcile takings at the end of each shift, observing Standing Financial Instructions.
• Ensure areas are kept clean, tidy and in a safe manner.
• To have knowledge & with barista style coffees
• Distribute provisions, meals and small equipment within the department and hospital site.
• You may be required to visit the wards on a regular basis to promote good patient/customer relations.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Please find attached the job description
We look forward to receiving your application.
No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026