Catering Assistant

Main area Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Various Part time hours: 3 x 16.25 hours working 5 out of 7 days including weekends Job  

Employer Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Countess of Chester Hospital Town Chester Salary £24,465 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 26/01/2026

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Working evenings 4.45 to 8.00 - 16.25 hrs per week

2 positions working 2 out of 3 weekends

As part of an effective team, you will be responsible for efficiently assisting in all food service areas/retail outlets as directed by your Team Leader /Line Manager and operating within established food hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures and within the principles of a flexible team approach.

Service areas include all kitchen and dish wash sections, hospitality and retail sections including functions, restaurants , Hospital shop, vending, and any other related areas including Ellesmere Port Hospital.

You will provide an excellent customer service to patients, staff and all visitors to the Trust remaining professional, polite and helpful at all times.

Duties include the cleaning of premises and equipment, food preparation and packaging, food service, vending and ward trolley service.

The role will include undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriate.

You will take part in the preparation of raw food materials as part of the process to make our patients nutritional meals throughout their healthcare pathway during their time  addition, you will take part in meal(s) preparation for our staff and Trust visitors throughout the seven day week.

You will help maintain a clean and hygienic food prep & meal cooking environment in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness. You will establish and maintain good working relationships across your wider catering team; specifically, clear line of communication with Supervisors, Ward Teams, Departmental staff and Visitors.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and…