Catering Assistant CPK - Royal Hospital

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 June 2026

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a friendly hardworking, reliable person to support the Catering team within our Central production kitchen, (CPK) you will be working with our team of chefs to produce meals for the hospitals within University Hospitals Dorset.

Base

Location:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date:
Wednesday 8th July 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

As a vital part of the catering team, you will support our chefs in producing high-quality meals for University Hospitals Dorset. Your primary responsibilities include following production plans to accurately pick and weigh daily ingredients. This role requires exceptional attention to detail to ensure precise ingredient selection and maintain thorough records, ensuring an accurate audit trail for all stock used. You will maintain high standards of hygiene within the Central Production Kitchen, collaborating with the wider team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

• Experience in catering
• Experience in working in a large scale catering operation

• Good standard of Education (GCSE's Grade D or above)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Health and Food Safety Qualifications

• Good standard of Numeracy and Literacy
• Good general understanding of the Catering / Retail industry
• Able to work as part of a team and mix with other members of staff
• Openness to change and ability to respond quickly to tasks
• Able to work on own initiative and follow clear instructions Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary to submit to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Stour Building, Catering Department

  £25,272 a year
  
  Per Annum. Enhanced payments for weekend working.

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  153-CO06257

  Job locations

  Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Stour Building, Catering Department