Job Description

Retail Catering Assistant Band 2 - Various hours available
An exciting part-time vacancy has arisen for an outgoing energetic person to join our Retail Catering Team. Retail/Barista training preferred however not essential to the right candidate as full training is provided, manual dexterity is a must as we are a fast paced ever changing environment.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of 25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Full training & staff uniform provided along with generous holiday entitlement and optional Pension Plan.
10.5 hours to be worked over a 5 day shift pattern Monday to Friday the hours of work will be between 7am and 7:30pm
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
12 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
362-AR-25-7545977-A
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Retail Experience

Desirable

• Working in Similar Environment

Knowledge
Essential

• Good Standard of Education

Desirable

• Food Hygeine Knowledge

Training
Essential

• Food Hygiene Qualification

Desirable

• Customer Service

Standards
Essential

• Keen Attention to Detail

Desirable

• Personable

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Retail Experience

Desirable

• Working in Similar Environment

Knowledge
Essential

• Good Standard of Education

Desirable

• Food Hygeine Knowledge

Training
Essential

• Food Hygiene Qualification

Desirable

• Customer Service

Standards
Essential

• Keen Attention to Detail

Desirable

• Personable

Skills Required