Patient dining assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Hereford
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food handling Hygiene awareness Cleaning and sanitizing Meal preparation Customer service Teamwork Time management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Patient Dining Assistant

Location: Stonebow Road, Hereford (Hereford County Hospital, HR1 2BN)

Job Type: Part Time (13 hours per week, Saturday & Sunday 7:00-14:00)

Salary: £12.92 per hour plus [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Benefits

Closing Date: 21 May 2026

Job Reference: SDX/TP/2245345/157228

About the Role

As a Patient Dining Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in Hereford County Hospital, you’ll play an important part in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and well being. You’ll also help maintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerful attitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real difference in someone’s day. Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tables
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards
  • Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and quality
  • Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service

What You Bring

  • A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care
  • A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues
  • Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness
  • The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods

What We Offer

Working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

  • Mental health and well being resources
  • Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
  • Free health & well being app with 24/7 virtual GP access
  • Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
  • Salary finance tools and financial well being resources
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance
  • Full training and protective uniform provided
  • Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development
  • Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities
  • Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
  • Competitive pay

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Parents & Carers, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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