Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant

The closing date is 29 June 2026
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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the catering Team at St Richards hospital.

We are looking for a self motivated individual to join our team as a Food service assistant on our busy wards at St Richards Hospital working on a specialist unit.

We have one 25-hour-per-week position available, with 22hours minimum commitment Monday to Friday.

• APPLICANTS WHO HAVE APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY
• POST ONLY AVAILABLE AT ST. RICHARDS HOSPITAL (CHICHESTER)

Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, Please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net

• Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
• If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have experience working with elderly people and have both knowledge and understanding to enable them to support their catering requirements, therefore it is essential that applicants have previous work experience in a hospital or care environment and are able to evidence their experience at the time of the interview, able to demonstrate a good understanding of this customer group and their needs, demonstrate and evidence a caring, patient attitude in line with our Trust values.

The role involves interacting directly with patients to take meal orders, serving hot and cold meals and serve beverages therefore excellent communication skills are essential.

Food service assistants are responsible for keeping their environment clean to a high standard, completing HACCP documentation and a basic understanding of COSHH and food safety is essential.

Food service assistants are required to use a range of equipment such as Ipads, Regen hot meal trolleys and beverage carts and whilst full training will be given to operate safely, applicants should be aware that the duration of their shift will be on their feet, pushing, pulling, bending and lifting while sometimes working in warm environments.

• PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
• POST ONLY AVAILABLE AT ST. RICHARDS HOSPITAL (CHICHESTER)

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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Details

Date posted
22 June 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 2

Salary
£25,272 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number
279-7921611-JUN26

Job locations
St Richard's Hospital
Spitalfield Road
Chichester
PO19 6SE
United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address
St Richard's Hospital
Spitalfield Road
Chichester
PO19 6SE
United Kingdom

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Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Service Manager

Poonam Bhatia

poonam.bhatia@nhs.net

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We are looking for a self motivated individual to join our team as a Food service assistant on our busy wards at St Richards Hospital working on a specialist unit ., Applicants should have experience working with elderly people and have both knowledge and understanding to enable them to support their catering requirements, therefore it is essential that applicants have previous work experience in a hospital or care environment and are able to evidence their experience at the time of the interview, able to demonstrate a good understanding of this customer group and their needs, demonstrate and evidence a caring, patient attitude in line with our Trust values. The role involves interacting directly with patients to take meal orders, serving hot and cold meals and serve beverages therefore excellent communication skills are essential. Food service assistants are responsible for keeping their environment clean to a high standard, completing HACCP documentation and a basic understanding of COSHH and food safety is essential., Food service assistants are required to use a range of equipment such as Ipads, Regen hot meal trolleys and beverage carts and whilst full training will be given to operate safely, applicants should be aware that the duration of their shift will be on their feet, pushing, pulling, bending and lifting while sometimes working in warm environments.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.