Ward Catering Assistant: Patient‑Focused Hospital Meals

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham is seeking a Ward Catering Assistant to support patient meals across wards, ensuring timely, appetising and nutritious options are available. The role requires a can-do attitude, customer care and the ability to work as part of a busy kitchen team.

The successful candidate will cover shifts as needed, hold Food Safety Level 2 if possible, and contribute to high-quality patient care while maintaining hygiene, safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen or similar environment.
• Ability to cover annual leave and absences as required.
• Good customer care and patient-focused service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all operational procedures.
• Enforce compliance with Waste Management Policy and hygiene standards.
• Comply with Hygiene and Food Safety Legislation and HACCP.
• Deliver professional patient-focused meal service with hygiene and safety in mind.
• Support stock control and monitor food wastage where applicable.
• Observe and participate in the Trust Quality Strategy and staff training.

Skills

Customer care skills

Ability to work under pressure

Provision of patient-focused service

Communication

Cash handling/cash registers

Team player

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Basic Numeracy

Basic Computer Skills

HACCP Training

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham is seeking a Ward Catering Assistant to support patient meals across wards, ensuring timely, appetising and nutritious options are available. The role requires a can-do attitude, customer care and the ability to work as part of a busy kitchen team.

The successful candidate will cover shifts as needed, hold Food Safety Level 2 if possible, and contribute to high-quality patient care while maintaining hygiene, safety and