Catering Assistant

Overview

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant Band 2 within the Catering Department at Halton Hospital on an as and when basis.
The closing date is 01 February 2026
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The successful candidate should have experience in a large-scale catering environment and excellent communication skills. A willingness to work the till is desirable. The ability to work to a high standard is essential. Enthusiasm and flexibility are required, and a good knowledge of food hygiene is essential. Training will be given to the right candidate.

The postholder will be responsible for serving patients their Lunch/Evening meal by bulk delivery system. To carry out dishwashing duties, cleaning of equipment and cleaning the kitchen and associated areas. Serving staff and visitors in the Dining Room. Kitchen porter responsibilities are to check in deliveries, cleaning all equipment and floors in the kitchen.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

To deliver a meal service to patients and staff, either by a plated or bulk delivery system. To carry out dishwashing duties, cleaning of equipment and cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

• Experience in a Catering Environment

• Able to work as a team player
• Excellent customer care skills
• Must be able to work on own initiative, prioritizing tasks.

• Due to the nature of the role must be physically fit
• Flexible and reliable
• Be an effective communicator
• Maintain a clean and tidy appearance
• Must be able to use a computer
• Level 2 Food Safety
• Be aware of HACCAP and COSHH
• Have an NVQ in catering or working towards one.
• Be able to use a cash register and card machine

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT