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Chelmsford Environmental Health & Safety

Patient Catering AssistantNHS

Chelmsford, CM1 7ET Permanent £25,272
Posted 23 September 2026 Closing date 30 September 2026
Beaulieu Park (2.5 miles, direct) Epping Underground Station (16.1 miles, direct) Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride (1 mile, direct)

Job summary

Provide an effective and efficient food service within the wards, departments and restaurant, ensuring the highest food safety standards at all times to patients, staff and visitors of the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To carry out the preparation and service of all manner of foods as detailed by way of menu's in the ward areas. To comply with instruction on portion control, presentation and recording all information pertaining to the service as may be required.

To carry out the hygienic cleaning of catering and associated areas to include vending equipment, light equipment and utensils as detailed in the cleaning schedule or as required ensuring safe and hygienic environment for all users of the service.

To project a friendly and professional attitude to all patients and customers using the services and to demonstrate product knowledge when enquiries are made.

Job description

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

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