Catering Assistant

Oxford

Part Time

£25,272 Pro Rata

Expires: 14/06/2026

Band 2

Permanent

About the Role

Job overview

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting day-to-day catering operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, cleanliness, and customer service are consistently maintained.

About You

A team player with a positive and proactive attitude
Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to providing excellent customer service
Previous catering or food service experience is desirable but not essential

Please note that this role is currently under evaluation and the final banding / responsibilities may be subject to change

This role is based at Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre and is part-time, 22.5 per week, Monday to Friday 1.30-6pm.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of food preparation and production as part of the catering team
Carry out washing up and general cleaning duties related to the designated workload
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with food safety regulations
Support the delivery of excellent service levels for all clients and service users
Undertake front of house duties, including serving food to service users in a professional and friendly manner

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.