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nhs.ukWhat's the average pay for a catering assistant at the NHS?
The average pay for a catering assistant at the NHS is between £10.32 and £12.07 per hour.
The top paying employers for kitchen and catering assistants are Marks & Spencer, HC One and Costco.
Last updated 12 January 2025
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £13.85 |
| Rest of the UK | £12.60 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £7.55 |
| Apprentices | £7.55 |
More about pay at the NHS
Who pays kitchen and catering assistants the most?
- Marks & Spencer Pay £10.88-12.00 per hour
- HC One Pay £10.54-12.38 per hour
- Costco Pay £10.72-14.02 per hour
- JD Wetherspoon Pay £8.50-12.51 per hour
- Whitbread Pay £10.64-11.79 per hour
- John Lewis & Partners Pay £10.23-12.01 per hour
- CH&CO Pay £9.88-13.53 per hour
- National Trust Pay £10.50-11.50 per hour
- Premier Inn Pay £10.49-11.92 per hour
- NHS Pay £10.32-12.07 per hour
What are kitchen and catering assistants saying about pay at the NHS?
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Best thing
The sick pay is a great benefit, and I appreciate how supportive the team is. My colleague create a positive and collaborative working environment.
Worst thing
The management is poor and makes things unnecessarily difficult. Booking annual leave is a struggle, and it’s very hard to take day off when needed. These issues add unnecessary stress to the job.
Ward assistant at the NHS, December 2024
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Best thing
The pay for under 21s
Worst thing
Most things
Domestic cleaner at the NHS, October 2024
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
Pay, disorganisation, management
Medical secretary at the NHS, August 2024
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Best thing
I like the integration with patients and colleagues
Worst thing
Too many managers. And low pay.
Administrator at the NHS, July 2024
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Best thing
Get to work with mates and help poeple
Worst thing
Hours
Don’t get paid enough for the amount of stress
Have to pay monthly for parking which is expensiveHealth care assistant at the NHS, February 2024