Evening NHS Catering Assistant (Band 2) – 20h/wk, weekends

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; Warrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant to support patient and staff meals in our hospital in Warrington. The role runs 4pm–8pm, includes weekends and bank holidays, and is 20 hours per week, pro rata from NHS Band 2 pay.

You will deliver meals, assist with dishwashing, and help maintain high food safety standards. Responsibilities include communicating with nursing staff, receiving deliveries, and supporting new starters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Physically fit for shift work and handling equipment.
• Ability to concentrate while reading menu cards during service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to patients and staff with high presentation and safety standards.
• Carry out dishwashing and general cleaning of kitchen and equipment.
• Communicate daily with colleagues and nursing staff; take telephone meal requests.
• Receive deliveries and liaise with managers for tasks.
• Shadow new starters and train in duties.
• Visit wards to determine patient meal choices; handle safe task procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Physically fit

Reading menu cards

Job description

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant to support patient and staff meals in our hospital in Warrington. The role runs 4pm–8pm, includes weekends and bank holidays, and is 20 hours per week, pro rata from NHS Band 2 pay.

You will deliver meals, assist with dishwashing, and help maintain high food safety standards. Responsibilities include communicating with nursing staff, receiving deliveries, and supporting new starters.