Catering Assistant Hospital

Job overview

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL, with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations.

Main area None Grade NHS AfC:
Band 2 Contract Permanent: 20 hours 5/7 weekends and bank holidays if service requires Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

20 hours per week (If Service, Bank Holidays , Weekends , cross site working) Job  

Site Ormskirk Hospital Town Lancashire Salary £24,465 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/02/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/02/2027

After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third‑party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website.

• Provide a customer focused service
• Organise, deliver, develop and improve the catering service throughout the Trust
• Ensure efficient management of all catering services
• Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to risk management, security and food safety
• Basic preparation of food items, service to patient and other meals and functions
• Assist with cooking and regeneration of food as appropriate
• Cleaning of structures, equipment and meal service components as instructed
• Store keeping including checking deliveries, storage and stock rotation
• Operate without direct guidance of a team leader at times
• Ensure a secure working environment for patients, visitors and staff
• Promote and maintain point of sale, e.g. counter and vending machines
• Undertake all aspects of the Cash handling process

• Food Safety Level 2
• Basic Numeracy
• Basic Computer Skills
• HACCP Training

• NHS experience

• Customer Care Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Provision of a patient/customer focused service
• Principles of Risk Management
• Communication
• Ability to instruct other less qualified staff or students
• Cash handling abilities/use of cash registers

• Physically demanding role
• Pushing and pulling trolleys/cages
• Varied deadlines and adhoc pressures
• Dealing with staff/customer issues
• Exposure to temperature variations
• Professional and hygiene awareness/appearance
• Varied shifts

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.

All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one. There is no limit on the number of requests they can make and all requests are considered irrespective of the reason.

Staff recognition, performance reviews, competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave and NHS discounts are part of the benefits. The Trust provides a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme.

Applicants should review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours. The Trust will not accept AI‑generated applications and will check all applications against AI detection software.

Vulnerable people access and Disclosure and Barring Service checks apply to this post.