NHS Career Insight Program - Catering Assistant

We are inviting participants to take part in our NHS Career Insight Programme, offering a hands‑on opportunity to work alongside our dedicated Catering Team.

About the Role

As part of this experience, you will discover how each Catering Assistant plays a vital role in supporting patient care and maintaining a safe, high‑quality service. Your placement may include:

• Delivering meals to wards
• Supporting our retail catering outlets
• Preparing items such as sandwiches and snacks
• Helping maintain clean, safe catering environments

Every task is essential, and safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join?

This programme is ideal for anyone interested in exploring a career within the NHS and gaining real insight into the day‑to‑day work of our catering services. You’ll develop practical skills, grow your confidence, and experience first-hand how catering supports patient wellbeing.

Expectations:

With this role you will be expected to

• volunteer for 3 shifts a week over 7 weeks (including some weekends)

• Complete mandatory training

• Complete food hygiene training (provided)

• Follow recruitment processes (DBS, Occupational Health)

Dates

This program will run from Monday 8th June until Friday 24th July 2026