We have a fantastic opportunity for a part time Catering Assistant join our team based at Preston Lodge, 20 Kingfisher Avenue, Leicester LE5 3FY.

Hours of Work 17.5 hour per week Monday Friday Week 1 Wed/Thurs/Friday 2pm - 7pm - Week 2 Mon/Tues Sat/Sun 2pm - 7pm Pay £12.62 per hour Training will be provided DBS required

About the role:

The Catering Assistant is responsible for the provision of a food and beverage service in accordance with health and safety requirements, Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) and NHS Property Services policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to, food preparation, cooking, serving and presentation, cleaning of crockery, cutlery and equipment, rotation of stock, maintenance of food hygiene regulations and cash handling. No formal qualification is required as full training will be given.

What we can offer you:

27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday. Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework. SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%. NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme. 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice. We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a passion

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do.

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fullfil their potential.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

Contact our Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk to find out more.