Catering Assistant in Chippenham (Potential Sponsorship): Apply Now

It’s not just food you’ll be serving, but comfort and care to patients who need it most.

Location
Chippenham Community Hospital

Type
Permanent, Part-time (24 hours per week, weekends included)

Salary (£)
NHS AfC Band 2

About Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated healthcare provider delivering both community and acute hospital services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire. With a team of over 5,500 staff, they support more than 1.2 million patient interactions each year. Their culture is rooted in equality, inclusion, and wellbeing, ensuring every staff member has the chance to thrive. They’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Veteran Aware organisation, holding strong to their STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect.

Job details

Benefits

• Comprehensive training provided, no prior NHS experience needed
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Inclusive environment where your wellbeing and growth matter
• Pension scheme and access to staff health and wellbeing programmes
• Career progression within a large NHS Foundation Trust

Requirements

• Basic food hygiene and health and safety knowledge or qualification
• General level of literacy and numeracy
• Catering experience, ideally with customer-facing service
• Team player with a positive attitude and a flexible approach
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt to patient needs

Salary Details

Band 2, in line with NHS Agenda for Change pay structure, including pension and allowances for weekend shifts.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help provide nutritious and appealing meals for patients at Chippenham Community Hospital. You’ll prepare and serve food safely, keeping in line with NHS catering standards and Food Safety regulations. Whether you’re regenerating pre-prepared meals, plating dishes, or ensuring dietary needs are met, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining quality and care across every service.

This position calls for someone reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to helping the Trust maintain its high standards. You’ll work alongside a friendly Hotel Services Team, contributing directly to the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a range of meals, including modified diets, to meet patient nutritional needs
• Handle deliveries and check quality, temperature, and stock rotation
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment following hygiene and health protocols
• Operate tills and manage cash handling where applicable
• Communicate effectively with ward staff and patients to ensure satisfaction and safety
• Step in for supervisors when required to ensure smooth service operations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must complete a DBS check. Costs are £21.50 for a Standard check or £49.50 for an Enhanced check, recoverable from initial pay periods.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports everyone to reach their full potential.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Chippenham Community Hospital, Chippenham, Wiltshire
• Contact: Recruitment Team via NHS Jobs

Reference Number
Catering Assistant Band 2

How To Apply
Interested in joining a warm, people-centred team where your work truly matters? Submit your application today through NHS Jobs before the advert closes.