Catering Assistant

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH); Greater London; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) is seeking a Catering Assistant for Halton Hospital. The role requires experience in large-scale catering, good hygiene knowledge, and flexible hours. The post involves serving patients’ meals, dishwashing, cleaning duties and maintaining safety standards.

The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated catering team, with emphasis on cleanliness, teamwork and excellent communication. Applications close on 05 December 2026.

Formación

• Experience in catering environments.
• NVQ in Catering or equivalent.
• Good General Education and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• HACCP and COSHH awareness.

Responsabilidades

• Serve patients their Evening meal by bulk delivery system.
• Dishwashing duties and cleaning of kitchen and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and report faults to Supervisor.
• Adhere to Trust Policies.

Conocimientos

Catering experience

Customer care

Cash handling

HACCP COSHH awareness

Educación

NVQ in Catering

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

General education

Descripción del empleo

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 05 December 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Catering Assistant to work in our Catering Team at Halton Hospital.

The successful candidate should have experience in large scale Catering environment and excellent communication skills. The ability to work to a high standard is essential. Enthusiasm and flexibility are required, and a good knowledge of good hygiene is also essential. Hours are to be worked:

Week 1 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 3.30pm - 7.30pm

Week 2 Wed 3.30pm - 7.30 pm Saturday, Sunday 3.00pm - 7.30pm

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for serving the patients their evening meal by bulk delivery system. To carry out dishwashing duties, cleaning of equipment and cleaning the kitchen and associated areas.

Responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety. Reporting any equipment faults or Health and Safety issues to the Supervisor as and when they may arise. To adhere to Trust Policies.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other. Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn. Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job responsibilities

***For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification***

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working in a Catering environment

Qualifications

• Good General Education, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, Must have an NVQ in Catering

Skills, knowlege and competencies

• Must be able to work on own initiative, prioritizing tasks. Excellent customer care skills. be aware of HACCP principles and COSHH
• Be able to use a cash register and card machine

Specific role requirements

• Must be physically fit, Flexible and reliable, be an effective communicator. Maintain a clean and tidy appearance

Physical skills

• Must be able to use a computer

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)