Job Title: Catering Assistant
Trust: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Ormskirk District General Hospital, Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd, Ormskirk L39 2AZ
Pay rate: £12.08 per hour + Enhanced rated over the weekend.
Rota and Hours: Mondays - Sundays, various shifts between 7.30am and 7pm, on rota basis. The post will be 7.5 hours a day, 4 days a week including weekends.
About the Trust:
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL) serves a population of over 600,000 with a combined workforce of around 9,000 dedicated and skilled staff. Our staff deliver care from a range of locations including hospitals, community locations and in patient's own homes.
About the Role:
As a Catering Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations, from food preparation and hygiene management to customer service and cash handling. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and experience will truly shine.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support food preparation and ensure compliance with hygiene standards and allergen awareness protocols.
* Monitor food temperatures, maintain food safety practices, and uphold excellent hygiene standards.
* Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with customers and team members.
* Handle cash and operate the till accurately and confidently.
* Contribute to the team’s success by working collaboratively and helping maintain a positive atmosphere.
What We’re Looking For:
* Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and a strong understanding of temperature monitoring, hygiene standards, and allergen awareness.
* High standards of personal hygiene and attention to detail.
* Proven experience working in a café or restaurant environment.
* Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and team members effectively.
* A friendly and professional attitude with the ability to fit into a close-knit, experienced team.
* Cash handling and till experience is essential.
In return for your hard work commitment, NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:
* Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
* First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
* Dedicated consultants
* Flexible working options
* Free DBS and free training
* Build holiday allowance.
* Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days
* Stakeholder pension scheme
Disclaimer:
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.08-£22.10 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Catering Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 79889
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