Catering Assistant

This is for internal staff only

We now have a vacancy for a part time Catering Assistant to work at Salford Royal Hospital.

This role will involve working within the Patients Kitchen or a busy retail and busy staff restaurant providing the best possible service and experience for patients, Staff and visitors.

Typical duties will include simple preparation of food items food service, loading prepared food into the correct food trolleys, cleaning, quality control, waste and cash handling. Catering duties may also include working within Retail Catering services when required.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the general cleaning of the premises and the equipment to the correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies as laid down in the cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policies.
• Loading the prepared food into the correct food trolleys.
• Plating and service of meals to staff and visitors.
• Checking of all items prepared for quality, quantity and appearance and reporting any discrepancies.
• Preparation of simple food items in accordance with Department standards.
• Keeping accurate records for the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Food Safety System
• Cleaning and filling of fridges & freezers.
• Putting away deliveries.
• Replenishing fridges and selves with stock, whilst making sure stock is rotated.
• Where it is necessary to handle cash, this is to be done in accordance to the Trusts policies and procedure's.
• Informing supervisor when stocks are low.
• Deliver food orders to the Wards when required.
• Covering absences within the Catering Dept including Patients Kitchen and retail catering outlets , when necessary.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

pro rota, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-NCA-EA146-26

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M8 6HD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate and understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of allergens

Desirable

• Previous retail experience
• Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills
• Experience in large catering department

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene or equivalent standard

Desirable

• Level 2 Hygiene Certificate
• Catering qualifications

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate and understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of allergens

Desirable

• Previous retail experience
• Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills
• Experience in large catering department

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene or equivalent standard

Desirable

• Level 2 Hygiene Certificate
• Catering qualifications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M8 6HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M8 6HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate and understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of allergens

Desirable

• Previous retail experience
• Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills
• Experience in large catering department

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Food Hygiene or equivalent standard

Desirable

• Level 2 Hygiene Certificate
• Catering qualifications