Job Description

We are looking for a Catering Assistant / Restaurant team member to work within the Catering Team at Eastbourne Hospital and part of the facilities catering retail team. Providing a catering support service within our busy staff restaurant. This is an important role that has a direct impact on the service that is provided to our customers.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied role and tasks include stocking up, food service, catering documentation / records and use of our Epos system. The roll will also include hygiene tasks and an attention to detail to help provide a cost affective service to the hospital staff using the facilities through the week. A good ability to communicate is key to delivering this service as well as being able to lease with the catering team in a catering environment. You will also be expected to lease with catering management / supervisor team to promote an effective and efficient service..
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only 50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
15 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-LL0107
Job locations
Eastbourne Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• 706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge of HACCP

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential

• Physically able to lift weights of up to 56lbs
• Motivated
• Good organisational skills
• Good team worker

Other
Essential

• A recognition that a flexible pattern is required according to the needs of the service

Experience
Essential

• Basic food production knowledge

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• 706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Knowledge of HACCP

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential

• Physically able to lift weights of up to 56lbs
• Motivated
• Good organisational skills
• Good team worker

Other
Essential

• A recognition that a flexible pattern is required according to the needs of the service

Experience
Essential

• Basic food production knowledge

Skills Required