Catering Assistant
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Queen’s Hospital Burton, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0RB
Salary: £24,465 per year (pro rata)
Band: Band 2 (Agenda for Change)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference: 320-TWS-BUR-2108
Closing Date: 21 October 2025
Interview Date: 4 November 2025
Summary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Catering Assistants (Retail) to join the team at Queen’s Hospital Burton.
We are looking for compassionate, caring, hardworking, and flexible individuals who are committed to enhancing patient experience. You must have excellent communication skills, be a strong team player, and possess a positive “can-do” attitude.
Full uniform and PPE are provided.
NHS Terms and Conditions apply.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Catering Assistant, you will work as part of the Facilities and Ward teams to perform a range of catering and cleaning tasks:
- Prepare and serve food and beverages to patients, visitors, and staff.
- Deliver excellent customer service with helpfulness, awareness, and compassion.
- Perform cleaning duties within the kitchen and associated areas, following departmental schedules (including equipment, work surfaces, crockery, and cutlery).
You should have a basic understanding of Maths and English, good communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset.
Catering experience and a Food Safety Certificate are desirable but not essential — full training (including Level 2 Food Safety and Allergen training) will be provided.
About the Trust
As a leading NHS Trust, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton provides Exceptional Care Together for patients and communities.
Our values — Compassion, Openness, and Excellence — guide everything we do.
In return, we offer:
- Development and leadership opportunities.
- Ongoing support from recruitment through to employment.
- A range of staff benefits including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership and fitness classes
- Car schemes
Key Facts About Our Trust
- Around 4,810 outpatient appointments per day.
- 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic Outpatients department in England.
- Over 1,100 A&E patients seen daily (3rd largest in the country).
- 195 emergency admissions per day on average.
- 33,700+ surgical operations performed annually in 57 operating theatres.
- One of only 7 NHS Trusts in the UK with more than 50 theatres.
- Over 140 elective procedures carried out every working day.
Application Process
- Submit your application online via the official NHS Jobs website.
- Ensure your supporting statement highlights your experience, communication skills, and enthusiasm for patient care.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview scheduled for 4 November 2025.
- Successful candidates will receive full training and onboarding support before starting the role.
