Catering Assistant/Commis Chef | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Manchester seeks a dedicated team member to join their catering service. This full-time role involves working across various units, providing excellent food service, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Suitable candidates will have customer service skills and a Level 2 food hygiene knowledge. The position offers 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside a strong benefits package.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Responsibilities

• Deliver a fantastic food service to service users.
• Assist in food service and carry out basic kitchen duties.
• Ensure cleanliness of crockery and kitchen tools.

Skills

Customer-focused approach

Good communication skills

Education

Level 2 food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are looking to add to our great catering team to work across various sites within the trust. The role will be 37.5 hours per week, working a range of shifts from 06:00 to 19:00, 5 days over 7 (including weekends).

Responsibilities

• Work in our kitchens and service points, across units, to deliver a fantastic food service to our service users.
• Carry out basic kitchen duties and assist in food service to service users.
• Clean crockery, pots and pans using an industrial dishwashing machine and manual washing.
• Prepare hot and cold food items and service patient meals or other functions.
• Adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management and risk management and security.
• Carry out general and specialised cleaning tasks in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Undertake mandatory training in COSHH, HACCP and comply with all Trust policies relevant to the post, particularly the food hygiene policy.
• Load ovens and food trolleys.
• Note that the role may require periods of standing and may involve moving and lifting goods and foodstuffs.

Location and coverage

The role will be based at the Catering Prestwich unit. However, you will be required to support other units.

Qualifications and attributes

• Candidates will be expected to have or to be able to gain at least a Level 2 food hygiene knowledge.
• A customer-focused approach and good communication skills are essential.

Working arrangements

To provide a customer-focused service and work across sites as required.

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

Closing date

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025