Job Description

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: 12.51 - 22.90/hr (shift dependant)

Rota and Hours: Mondays - Sundays, various shifts between 7.30am and 7pm, on rota basis - 20 hours per week & 37.5 hour per week available.

NHS Professionals require pro-active and hardworking cleaners to work within the Estates & Facilities team at Ormskirk & District General Hospital.

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.

The post holder will be an integral part of the domestic team and will be responsible for ensuring the department is kept clean and tidy as per NHS standards.

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:

We're seeking someone with a passion for food and customer service, along with the following qualifications and attributes:

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 cafe 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.
Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.

Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don't have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over 70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.

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: Temporary

Pay: From 12.51 per hour

Work Location: In person