NHS
Catering Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: C9370-ANC2HCS-914?language=en&page=793&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Experience working in a Catering environment
- Good General Education, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, Must have an NVQ in Catering
- Must be able to work on own initiative, prioritizing tasks. Excellent customer care skills. be aware of HACCP principles and COSHH
- Be able to use a cash register and card machine
- Must be physically fit, Flexible and reliable, be an effective communicator. Maintain a clean and tidy appearance
- Must be able to use a computer
- Experience working in a Catering environment
- Good General Education, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, Must have an NVQ in Catering
- Must be able to work on own initiative, prioritizing tasks. Excellent customer care skills. be aware of HACCP principles and COSHH
- Be able to use a cash register and card machine
- Must be physically fit, Flexible and reliable, be an effective communicator. Maintain a clean and tidy appearance
- Must be able to use a computer
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated enthusiastic catering assistant band 2 within our Catering Department at Halton Hospital. The successful candidate should have experience in large scale Catering environment and excellent communication skills. The ability to work to a high standard is essential. Enthusiasm and flexibility are required, and a gook knowledge of good hygiene is also essential.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for serving the patients their evening meal by bulk delivery system. To carry out dishwashing duties, cleaning of equipment and cleaning the kitchen and associated areas.
Responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety. Reporting any equipment faults or Health and Safety issues to the Supervisor as and when they may arise. To adhere to Trust Policies.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
03 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
370-ANC2HCS-914
Job locations
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA7 2DA
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Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
***For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification***
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Experience
Essential
Qualifications
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Skills, knowlege and competencies
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Desirable
Specific role requirements
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Physical skills
Essential
Experience
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Qualifications
Essential
Skills, knowlege and competencies
Essential
Desirable
Specific role requirements
Essential
Physical skills
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Runcorn
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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