Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Hospitality Assistant to work at Spinneyfield Care Centre. The Post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplined team whose main task is to undertake general Facilities Domestic & Catering duties, removal of waste, communicating with ward and hotel services staff, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our staff, patients and visitors, and preparing, cooking and serving patient meals.
Hours: 22 hours per week.
Shift pattern: Thursday. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 13.30-19.00. Hours may be subject to change.
Weekend shifts are paid at the current NHS enhanced rate of pay.
Main duties of the job

• To undertake all cleaning tasks by following the cleaning specifications and by using the appropriate equipment and materials.
• To prepare, assemble and cook food items for patient meal service
• To carry out all aspects of floor maintenance i.e. mopping & to always display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary and remove once floor areas are dry.
• Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures and ensuring that bags are disposed of in the correct waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
• Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains. Collect and deliver laundry, stores, food trolleys and associated waste, beds, bedding and furniture.
• To assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries to the hospital/site, reporting any shortfalls or faults in service delivery to the department requisitioner or Hotel Services Team Leader. Delivery of supplies from stores to departments.
• Collect, sort and deliver mail, parcels and post as required to wards and departments.

About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Details
Date posted
01 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
270-TG552-CORP
Job locations
Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre
Bates Way
Rushden
NN10 9YP
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience in a similar role
• General education including literacy and numeracy
• Experience of teamwork
• An understanding of the importance of hygiene
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Knowledge
Essential

• To be able to interpret written instructions

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience in a similar role
• General education including literacy and numeracy
• Experience of teamwork
• An understanding of the importance of hygiene
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Knowledge
Essential

• To be able to interpret written instructions

Skills Required