Hospital Catering Assistant — Ward & Café Service

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for Catering Assistants at their Whitehaven location. The role involves food preparation, customer service, and maintaining standards of hygiene. Applicants must have a GCSE in English and a food hygiene certificate. This physically demanding position requires teamwork, good communication skills and flexibility in working patterns. Benefits include a holiday scheme and NHS discounts.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars

Free confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering role is essential.
• Ability to follow health, safety and hygiene procedures is needed.
• Flexible approach to working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and catering duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
• Provide excellent customer service in various settings.

Skills

Food preparation and catering practices

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Cash machine usage

Temperature record taking

Education

GCSE English language or equivalent

Food hygiene certificate or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare provider is looking for Catering Assistants at their Whitehaven location. The role involves food preparation, customer service, and maintaining standards of hygiene. Applicants must have a GCSE in English and a food hygiene certificate. This physically demanding position requires teamwork, good communication skills and flexibility in working patterns. Benefits include a holiday scheme and NHS discounts.