Catering Assistant | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Macclesfield is looking for part-time catering support staff for their distribution centre and kitchen. Responsibilities include picking and packing patient food orders, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have basic food hygiene training and strong communication skills. This role offers a Real Living Wage hourly rate with benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene training or intermediate level required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack patient food orders daily, keeping order integrity.
• Assist with basic food preparation, complying with HACCP and hygiene policies.
• Deal with customer complaints or issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Education

Basic food hygiene training

Intermediate level food hygiene training

Job description

Role Overview

Part‑time catering support in the distribution centre and kitchen areas, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safe practices.

Working Pattern

30 hours per week, 2‑week pattern: Week 1 – Mon Tue Thu Fri; Week 2 – Mon Wed Sat Sun. All shifts 07:00‑15:00.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and pack patient food orders daily, keeping order integrity.
• Assist with basic food preparation, complying with HACCP and hygiene policies.
• Take deliveries and order stock on a timely basis to avoid shortages.
• Monitor temperature systems and record readings accurately.
• Quality control of all food products and stock ordering.
• Report damaged or ineffective machinery promptly.
• Stock takes and manage supplier systems.
• Deal with customer complaints or issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Report to the Catering Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic food hygiene training or intermediate level required.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Good communication skills and a customer‑focused attitude.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety policies a plus.

Pay & Benefits

Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation, with a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.

Application Information

Shortlisting commences 12 Jan 2026. Interviews 22 Jan 2026. The advert closes Sunday 11 Jan 2026.

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