Catering Assistant - Hospital Food Service & Training

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC); Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling

Job summary

NCIC is recruiting a Catering Assistant (Band 2) at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The role covers 31.87 hours per week, including some weekends, and supports the catering department to deliver high-quality meals to patients, staff and visitors.

This permanent post offers training in Food Safety Level 2 and allergen awareness, with potential for career progression into supervisory or specialist roles within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English language or equivalent required.
• Food hygiene certificate required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out a range of catering duties to provide high quality service.
• Support meals for patients, staff and visitors daily.
• Operate within Food Safety and allergen training guidelines.
• Contribute to department goals and maintain standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Health & safety

Appearance

Education

GCSE English language or equivalent

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

NCIC is recruiting a Catering Assistant (Band 2) at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The role covers 31.87 hours per week, including some weekends, and supports the catering department to deliver high-quality meals to patients, staff and visitors.

This permanent post offers training in Food Safety Level 2 and allergen awareness, with potential for career progression into supervisory or specialist roles within a supportive hospital environment.