Catering Assistant

Job Summary

We are looking to add to our great catering team to work across various sites within the trust. The role will be Monday-Friday 4 hours per day.

The successful candidate will be a great team player working in our kitchens and service points, who is capable of helping the teams to continue in delivering a fantastic food service to our service users within the units. They will be a great communicator and have the ability to think on their feet.

Candidates will be expected to have or to be able to gain at least a level 2 food hygiene level of knowledge.

The role will include basic kitchen duties as well as assisting in food service to our service users.

The role will be based at Woodlands in Little Hulton.

Main Duties of the Job

1. To provide a customer-focused service.
2. Cleaning of crockery, pots, and pans using an industrial dishwashing machine and manually washing.
3. Preparation of hot and cold food items, service of patient and other meals or functions.
4. To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management.
5. To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of risk management and security.
6. Carry out general and specialized cleaning tasks in accordance with Trust procedures.
7. To undertake mandatory training in COSHH, HACCP and comply with all Trust policies relevant to the post particularly with regard to the food hygiene policy.
8. The loading of ovens and food trolleys.

Please be aware this role may require periods of standing and may involve the moving and lifting of goods and foodstuffs - so the successful applicant will have to be capable of such duties.

About Us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date Posted: 08 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,169 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: 437-7053449
Job Locations:
Woodlands Hospital
Meadowsweet Lane
Little Hulton
M28 0FE

Staff Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Blue Light Card Discounts.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Some experience of working in a catering environment.
• Experienced in working with other people.

Desirable

• Have a food Hygiene Level 2 certification.
• Previous knowledge of food allergens.
• Hold a current DBS.

Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent standard of personal hygiene.
• Flexible approach to working environments.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details
Employer Name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address: Woodlands Hospital
Meadowsweet Lane
Little Hulton
M28 0FE
Employer's Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/