Catering Assistant

The closing date is 17 May 2026

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – Tatchbury site.

The Catering Team is looking for a Band 3 Catering Assistant to support the catering service over the Tatchbury site. The role requires responsibility for clerical and due diligence duties, knowledge of food allergens and intolerances, and maintaining records such as daily diligence documentation, delivery checks, temperature control, allergen records and cleaning schedules. Face‑to‑face contact with patients and staff is part of the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder assists in the delivery of a catering service to clients of the Catering department and leads to an apprenticeship to gain a formal NVQ qualification as a chef. The post involves working in one or more kitchen departments to learn catering skills, including cooking duties, sandwich and vegetable preparation, washing up, servi...