Hospital Catering Assistant – Patient Meal Service

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

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the Halton Hospital catering team. The role focuses on serving patients, washing dishes, and maintaining kitchen hygiene while upholding NHS food safety standards.

Previous experience in large-scale catering is valued. The post requires good communication, flexibility, and a willingness to work shifts including early/late hours. Training in food safety is supported, and a pro-rata salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment.
• Good General Education and relevant certificates in catering.
• Knowledge of HACCP/COSHH and food safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve patients their evening meals by bulk delivery system.
• Dishwashing, cleaning of equipment and kitchen areas.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and report health and safety issues.

Skills

Large-scale catering

Communication

Hygiene

Education

NVQ in Catering

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Good General Education

Job description

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the Halton Hospital catering team. The role focuses on serving patients, washing dishes, and maintaining kitchen hygiene while upholding NHS food safety standards.

Previous experience in large-scale catering is valued. The post requires good communication, flexibility, and a willingness to work shifts including early/late hours. Training in food safety is supported, and a pro-rata salary is offered.