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    • 17.5 Hours per week / 4 on, 4 off / 09.00 - 14.00.
    • £12.71 per hour + 20% Weekend enhancement.
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    • 20 hours per week, expected shift 10:00 - 14:00 however will need to be available between 7:00 - 19:00 Monday - Sunday.
    • Provide residents with the support to make their own food and drink choices, catering to their dietary requirements and preferences.
    • Comfortable working in a care, hospital or nursing environment.
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    • You will be happy to prepare simple meals with support from the chef.
    • Retail and food discounts - Blue Light Card.
    • Contracted hours giving you security.
    • Supporting the catering service to residents in the home.
    • At least 6 months experience working in a similar role within the UK.
    • Shifts: 8am-4pm and 8am-6pm.
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    • Above minimum wage and enhanced bank holiday pay.
    • Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience.
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    • Retail and food discounts - Blue Light Card.
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Job Post Details

Bank Catering Assistant - job post

Gloucestershire Managed Services
Cheltenham GL53 7AN
From £13.11 an hour - Zero hours contract

Job details

Pay

  • From £13.11 an hour

Job type

  • Zero hours contract

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability

Location

Cheltenham GL53 7AN

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave

Full job description

Location: Cheltenham General Hospital

Pay Rate: £13.11 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay (£1.58 per hour), giving a total hourly rate of £14.69 per hour. Weekend and public holiday enhancements apply where eligible.

Contract Type: Bank (as and when required)

Additional Requirement: Weekend, evening and bank holiday working may be required, depending on the shifts being covered.

Join Our Catering Team

We are looking for friendly, dependable and hardworking individuals to join our Catering Team on a bank basis at Cheltenham General Hospital.

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for flexible work and enjoy providing excellent customer service in a busy environment. We are looking for people who can support both our patient meal service and our popular on-site coffee shop, helping to provide an excellent experience for patients, visitors and colleagues.

As a bank employee, you’ll provide cover for planned annual leave and short-notice sickness absence. Planned shifts are usually notified at least four weeks in advance, while some sickness cover may be offered at shorter notice.

Please note: This is a bank position with no guaranteed hours. Shifts will be offered according to service needs and your availability.

Typical Shift Patterns

We have bank shifts available in the following areas:

Patient Meal Service

  • 4:45pm to 7:45pm
  • Service operates seven days per week
  • Applicants should be available to work weekends when required.

Coffee Shop (Barista Service)

  • 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • Monday to Friday

Shifts will be offered according to service needs and your availability.

What you’ll be doing

  • Preparing and serving food and beverages
  • Supporting the delivery of patient meal services
  • Providing friendly and professional customer service
  • Operating tills and handling payments where required
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Following food hygiene, HACCP and health and safety procedures
  • Working flexibly across catering areas to support the wider team

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who are:

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Friendly and customer-focused
  • Comfortable working in a busy environment
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts

Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail or customer service would be beneficial, although full training will be provided.

You should also have:

  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • An understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations
  • The ability to follow instructions and work to agreed procedures
  • Previous barista experience would be advantageous

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible bank working
  • Full training and support
  • Opportunity to gain experience within a complex healthcare environment
  • Friendly and supportive team
  • Meaningful work that positively impacts patients, visitors and staff

Working Environment

This role involves working in a fast-paced catering environment, requiring adherence to strict hygiene and safety regulations. Duties may involve moving catering equipment and supplies and working in varying temperatures. Flexibility is required to support evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts where needed.

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment checks, including:

  • Verification of your right to work in the UK.
  • Occupational Health clearance.
  • Satisfactory references covering the last three years, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer or place of education.
  • Any additional role-specific checks, including a DBS check where applicable.

Recruitment Process

We are planning to hold interviews at Cheltenham General Hospital on 15 and 16 of September 2026. If shortlisted, we’ll contact you with full details and interview arrangements.

Apply today!

Be part of a team that values your contribution and helps keep vital hospital services running smoothly. Join a supportive team and make a real difference to patients, visitors and colleagues every day.

Pay: From £13.11 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience working to food hygiene and food safety standards?
  • Do you have experience working in a customer service role?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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