Volunteer Catering Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Volunteer
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Teamwork Communication skills Food preparation Food hygiene Customer service Cash handling Allergen knowledge Following instructions

FULL DESCRIPTION

Volunteer Catering Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Volunteer Catering Assistant to support daily kitchen operations. This part-time voluntary role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and food hygiene, and assisting with service.

Job summary

Support with the daily operation within a professional kitchen environment by assisting with routine food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, and helping to ensure the smooth flow of kitchen activities.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist in basic food preparation such as salad preparation.
  • Gain an understanding of food safety within a professional setting as well as understanding the importance of allergens within a professional setting.
  • Train in handling cash alongside colleagues within the caf.
  • Work alongside catering colleagues within the dept in offering customer service (serving) and gaining an understanding of portion control and why this is important to maximise profit.

About us

Welcome to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential:

  • Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable:

  • Experience following instructions or procedures

Training and qualifications

Essential:

  • Willingness to undertake induction training

Desirable:

  • Level 1 or Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety in Catering)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

  • Good communication skills

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of allergens and safe food handling

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: uffculme, Birmingham, B13 8QY

Employer's website: https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Hospitality and events Manager Yvonne Donald at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].

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