Hospital Catering Assistant - Flexible Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant (Band 2) at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. You will join a team ensuring high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors, with a seven-day operation from 07:00 to 19:00.

Training is provided, including Food Safety Level 2 and allergen awareness. The role offers flexible opportunities, with potential progression into supervisory or specialist catering positions while supporting a positive workplace

Qualifications

• GCSE English language or equivalent.
• Food hygiene certificate.
• Previous catering or hospital food service experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out a range of catering duties to provide high quality service.
• Support meals for patients and staff across the hospital.
• Operate within set hours to cover 07:00–19:00 seven days a week.
• Complete training in Food Safety Level 2 and allergen awareness.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

Food hygiene certificate

Tools

Cash machine usage

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant (Band 2) at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. You will join a team ensuring high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors, with a seven-day operation from 07:00 to 19:00.

Training is provided, including Food Safety Level 2 and allergen awareness. The role offers flexible opportunities, with potential progression into supervisory or specialist catering positions while supporting a positive workplace