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Job summary
Join our Catering team and help make every mealtime matter.
We're looking for enthusiastic and caring Catering Assistants to join our dedicated team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where the service you provide plays an important part in supporting our patients' recovery, comfort and wellbeing.
As a Catering Assistant, you'll help deliver a safe, efficient and high-quality meal service, ensuring patients receive the right meals at the right time. You'll work as part of a friendly and professional team, providing excellent service while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and patient care.
We're particularly interested in people with experience in catering, hospitality, food service, customer service or healthcare. However, previous catering experience isn't essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the role.
Just as importantly, we're looking for people who are reliable, compassionate and take pride in providing a great service.
If you enjoy working with people and want a role where the little things can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
o Deliver meals accurately and promptly to patients across various wards.o Support patients with specific dietary needs, including allergies, cultural preferences, and medical requirements.o Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety, following infection control protocols.o Collaborate with clinical and catering teams to ensure a smooth and positive dining experience.o Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail in every task.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£31,066 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
290-HS-35
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
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