Food service Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | South East London, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job overview
We are looking for dedicated and dynamic Food Service Assistants to join our team.
Please note:
These positions are based at Guy’s Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, and various Community sites
We are recruiting to a number of posts with a variation of working hours and site locations
Please be aware: Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts, including covering annual leave and other staff absences. Flexibility with working hours is essential.
If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an assessment and interview day on either 1 April or 2 April.
Apply today and help us keep Guy’s and St Thomas’ moving.
Main duties of the job
Conducts a wide range of patient food service duties including:
Operational
Liaises with the clinical team, specifically the Mealtime Co-ordinator and observes the dietetic data noted on the ward level Nutrition Boards
Takes and records temperature readings of the food prior to serving
Checks that all documentation relating to the patient catering service is readily available in both the patient’s bedside locker and also in the kitchen; obtaining replacement copies as and when necessary
Contributes to the continuous improvement of the service, increasing client satisfaction and flexible working practices; prepared to offer support and cover on a cross-site basis if necessary
Technical
Observes and adheres to all aspects of health and Food Safety and relevant legislation
Completes training courses as required to maintain skills and knowledge
Communication
Reports any maintenance faults, damage, theft or health and safety issues in their designated areas of responsibility; to enable these issues to be resolved expediently
Reports all accidents and adverse incidents, in accordance with Trust policy and RADAR procedure
Cooperates with colleagues and management to assist in an effective and pro-active working environment
Working for our organisation
Essentia is part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ and is responsible for all non-clinical healthcare services. Essentia designs, builds and maintains healthcare infrastructure, which is vital to the smooth running of healthcare services. This encompasses everything from construction projects and healthcare planning to waste management, catering, housekeeping, transport and security. Essentia employs around 1,800 people. It combines exceptionally
We are looking for dedicated and dynamic Food Service Assistants to join our team.
Please note:
These positions are based at Guy’s Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, and various Community sites
We are recruiting to a number of posts with a variation of working hours and site locations
Please be aware: Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts, including covering annual leave and other staff absences. Flexibility with working hours is essential.
If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an assessment and interview day on either 1 April or 2 April.
Apply today and help us keep Guy’s and St Thomas’ moving.
Main duties of the job
Conducts a wide range of patient food service duties including:
Operational
Liaises with the clinical team, specifically the Mealtime Co-ordinator and observes the dietetic data noted on the ward level Nutrition Boards
Takes and records temperature readings of the food prior to serving
Checks that all documentation relating to the patient catering service is readily available in both the patient’s bedside locker and also in the kitchen; obtaining replacement copies as and when necessary
Contributes to the continuous improvement of the service, increasing client satisfaction and flexible working practices; prepared to offer support and cover on a cross-site basis if necessary
Technical
Observes and adheres to all aspects of health and Food Safety and relevant legislation
Completes training courses as required to maintain skills and knowledge
Communication
Reports any maintenance faults, damage, theft or health and safety issues in their designated areas of responsibility; to enable these issues to be resolved expediently
Reports all accidents and adverse incidents, in accordance with Trust policy and RADAR procedure
Cooperates with colleagues and management to assist in an effective and pro-active working environment
Working for our organisation
Essentia is part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ and is responsible for all non-clinical healthcare services. Essentia designs, builds and maintains healthcare infrastructure, which is vital to the smooth running of healthcare services. This encompasses everything from construction projects and healthcare planning to waste management, catering, housekeeping, transport and security. Essentia employs around 1,800 people. It combines exceptionally