Catering Assistant | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	26 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£24,465 Per Annum
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	28 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Cwmni:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7837017/405-26-EA128CAT

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Make a real difference every day by helping deliver nutritious, comforting meals to the patients, staff, and visitors who rely on Dorset County Hospital. Join a team where your care, energy, and teamwork truly matter.

Join the Catering Department at Dorset County Hospital and play a vital role in delivering freshly prepared, nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors. As a Catering Assistant, you will be an integral part of a friendly and dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced hospital environment. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and rewarding environment.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be part of a friendly, supportive team committed to providing excellent service in a fast‑paced healthcare environment. Your work will directly contribute to patient wellbeing and the smooth running of our hospital.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to develop and enhance our catering services. You’ll help prepare and serve meals across both patient and retail operations, operate catering equipment such as coffee machines and tills, and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food hygiene. With flexible shifts across mornings, lunchtimes, and evenings, this role offers variety, teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with strong customer service skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. You’ll receive full support, including online training and opportunities for development within a team that values integrity, respect, teamwork, and excellence. If you enjoy working with food, thrive in a busy environment, and want to be part of a welcoming and dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Catering Assistant, you will support the delivery of high‑quality catering services across the hospital. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with basic food preparation, plating meals, and supporting cooking tasks.
• Preparing service areas and ensuring meals are presented to a high standard.
• Providing friendly, professional customer service in retail outlets.

• Monitoring stock levels, rotating supplies (FIFO), and helping minimise food waste.
• Safely operating kitchen and retail equipment, including coffee machines and tills.
• Handling cash and card transactions accurately.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness in kitchens and service areas.
• Carrying out mechanical dishwashing of crockery, cutlery, and utensils.
• Following food safety, allergen, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Transporting meal trolleys to and from wards safely and efficiently.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the catering team.
• Supporting both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations as required.
• Communicating effectively with patients, staff, and team members.
• Adapting to a variety of tasks and shift patterns, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Contributing to a positive, supportive team culture





At Dorset County Hospital, we are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our dynamic catering team during an exciting period of transformation. As a valued team member, you will play a key role in driving change and ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals to our patients, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Our catering team is small yet incredibly supportive, and we rely on each other to succeed, especially when working under pressure. As part of this team, you'll be encouraged to lead by example, motivating and inspiring your colleagues to deliver their best work every day.

The Trust is committed to supporting the development and success of every team member. We offer comprehensive support systems to help you reach your career goals, including guidance from HR, the Staff Union, and various wellbeing initiatives such as Vivup and Steps to Wellbeing.

Within the catering department, you’ll find a diverse and welcoming group of individuals who treat each other like family. Our team thrives on collaboration, and we celebrate the unique qualities that each member brings to the table. We believe in providing positive encouragement and offering ample opportunities for personal growth and professional advancement to those who demonstrate dedication and commitment.

At Dorset County Hospital, hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. You’ll be recognised and praised for your efforts, ensuring you feel valued as an integral part of our team.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.



Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. Please scroll through to find the JD/PS appropriate to the role you are applying for. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.


This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026

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