Job overview
We now have a vacancy for two part time Catering Assistants based at Rochdale Infirmary.
Post 1: 20 hours
Post 2: 16 hours
Main purpose of the job is to provide the best possible service and experience for patients, visitors and staff using the Staff Retail areas.
Typical duties will include simple preparation of food items, food service, cleaning, quality control, waste and cash handling.
Main duties of the job
- Being dynamic serving customers in a fast paced Barista style coffee shop.
- Preparing the counter for service
- Accurately take food orders over the counter or on the telephone
- Cash Handling, taking card payments and keeping accurate accounts of money transactions.
- Simple Food preparation such as salads and sandwiches.
- Preparing orders for Paninis, pizza and other hot snacks.
- Keeping accurate records for the HACCP Food Safety System
- Putting away deliveries
- Replenishing fridges and selves with stock, whilst making sure stock is rotated.
- Informing supervisor when stocks are low
- Clearing away dirty pots.
- General cleaning of service counter and restaurant areas.
- When required deliver food orders to the Wards.
- If required, cover absences with in the Catering Dept including Patients Kitchen
Detailed job description and main 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
Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene or equivalent standard
Desirable
- Level 2 Hygiene Certificate
- Catering qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of allergens
Desirable
- Previous retail experience
- Experience in large catering department
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This advert is for Retail Catering Assistant with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rota, per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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