Patient Nutrition & Hydration Catering Assistant

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides hospital services across multiple sites, delivering emergency, maternity, surgical and community care. This Ward Catering Assistant role supports ward teams by delivering patient meals with a focus on nutrition, hydration and safety, in a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a flexible, can-do attitude, customer care experience, and be prepared to cover annual leave as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good customer care skills.
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate would be an advantage.
• Candidates may be required to cover annual leave and absences as needed.
• Contract involves 30 hours over 3 days delivering Nutrition & Hydration to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist ward teams with inpatient meal service ensuring nutrition and hydration.
• Provide professional, patient-focused meal service with attention to hygiene and safety.

Skills

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides hospital services across multiple sites, delivering emergency, maternity, surgical and community care. This Ward Catering Assistant role supports ward teams by delivering patient meals with a focus on nutrition, hydration and safety, in a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a flexible, can-do attitude, customer care experience, and be prepared to cover annual leave as needed.