Working Part Time: 35.5 hours per week. This position requires working every weekend. As part of an effective team, you will be responsible for assisting in all food service areas/retail outlets as directed by your Supervisor/Line Manager, 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 and restaurants Hospital shop and vending Any other related areas including Ellesmere Port Hospital You will provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and all visitors to the Trust, remaining professional, polite, and helpful at all times. Duties include: 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 to make nutritional meals for patients throughout their healthcare pathway. Additionally, you will prepare meals for staff and Trust visitors throughout the 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 maintaining clear 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, working collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Locations include: The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 general and acute beds Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds for rehabilitation and outpatient facilities Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: A base for community services serving the local rural population The Trust employs over 6258 staff and provides acute emergency and elective services to a population of approximately 407,000. Please note: Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary following appointment. Good luck with your application.