Catering Assistant: Patient Meals & Kitchen Ops

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Catering Assistant to enhance their catering services. The role includes planning, serving meals, and maintaining stock levels, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have good customer care skills and experience in kitchen environments. A Food Safety Level 2 certificate is a plus. This position requires availability for 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen and retail environments.
• Availability for 25 hours Monday‑Friday.
• Good customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and improve catering services throughout the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HACCP legislation.
• Prepare and serve meals, including basic food preparation.
• Maintain stock and inventory, monitoring stock levels.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Good customer care skills

Experience in busy kitchen environments

Team player

Education

Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Catering Assistant to enhance their catering services. The role includes planning, serving meals, and maintaining stock levels, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have good customer care skills and experience in kitchen environments. A Food Safety Level 2 certificate is a plus. This position requires availability for 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday.