Hospital Catering Assistant - Evenings & Weekends

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH); Coalville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support meal service for patients and staff. The role includes plating or bulk delivery, high presentation standards and strict food safety.

You will also undertake dishwashing, cleaning and general kitchen duties, with weekend and bank holiday shifts and a 4pm–8pm schedule. Daily duties involve liaising with nursing staff, handling deliveries, and assisting new starters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Physically fit and able to move/deliver meals.

Responsibilities

• To deliver a meal service to patients and staff, either by plated or bulk delivery system, ensuring high presentation and food safety standards.
• To carry out dishwashing duties, cleaning of equipment and cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas.
• Carry out general cleaning duties within the department (floor cleaning, equipment cleaning, waste disposal) and adhere to COSHH regulations.
• Visit wards as required to gain patient meal choices.
• Assist with deliveries within the department when needed.

Skills

Good communication

Physically fit

Concentration

Job description

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support meal service for patients and staff. The role includes plating or bulk delivery, high presentation standards and strict food safety.

You will also undertake dishwashing, cleaning and general kitchen duties, with weekend and bank holiday shifts and a 4pm–8pm schedule. Daily duties involve liaising with nursing staff, handling deliveries, and assisting new starters.