Catering Assistant

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join their Catering Department across three hospitals. Candidates should have a Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate and experience in a food environment. The role includes food preparation, cleaning, and patient feeding responsibilities with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience within a food environment is preferred.
• Ability to perform a wide range of catering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake food preparation and cleaning duties.
• Support patient feeding at ward level.
• Complete audit forms related to food safety.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to join our fantastic Catering Department. You will be enthusiastic and will relish being a part of this dynamic team, delivering a high-quality service that puts our patients and customers first.

You should have working knowledge of a busy food environment, and ideally hold your Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate. Full training and support will be provided during induction.

There are three roles available:

1. One role: 29.5 hours, Monday to Friday
2. One role: 35 hours, 5 days over 7
3. One role: 20 hours, 5 days over 7, involving working weekends on an alternate basis

For further information, please contact [e-mail].

You will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including food preparation, cleaning, and supporting patient feeding at ward level. You should possess excellent customer service skills and preferably have experience within the catering industry. You will also be responsible for completing audit forms related to food safety and procedures.

We operate from three main hospitals:

• Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow
• The Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI)
• Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal

In addition, we serve a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer a range of general hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides general hospital services along with an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life-threatening conditions such as minor injuries and illnesses.

All three hospitals provide planned care services, including outpatient diagnostics, therapies, day cases, and inpatient surgery. We also offer outreach services and diagnostics across the Morecambe Bay area.

For further details or to arrange informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Ian Cottam
• Job Title: Assistant Catering Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]