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Catering Assistant
Accepting applications until: 15-Jan-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 15-Jan-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- North Manchester General Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Delauneys Road, Crumpsall
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cod post
- M8 5RB
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time
- Part time
Salary
- Cyflog
- £24,465 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 2)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Catering
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Are You Looking To Get Into Healthcare
You Could Become Part Of The Team Responsible For The Provision of a high-quality beverage and meal service within a Hospital/Healthcare environment.
Provision of a high-quality catering service in the hospital restaurant either in the servery (front of house) or kitchen area.
Provision of catering related duties including loading,
operating and emptying dishwashers, dishwashing, distribution of all mealtimes services and patient beverages as required.
To work closely and support other facilities services such as domestic, linen and portering to ensure the seamless delivery of facilities services.
Advert
Manchester Foundation Trust is a leading integrated health, teaching, research and innovation campus in the thriving city region of Manchester. We offer a unique range of services to the North and South, treating and managing the simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases. We treat more than a million patients every year and we are home to hundreds of world-class staff, each committed to being the very best at what we do. As one of the largest NHS Trusts, recruiting the best talent to fulfill the wide range of our varied and specialist roles is really important to us.
At North Manchester General Hospital the Facilities staff employed provide an integral service to the smooth running of the site. We are now looking for staff to work at North Manchester General Hospital to help us to continue to deliver excellent support services to the hospitals in the Trust.
You should have some experience of dealing with the general public preferably in a catering role with a focus on good customer service. In return, you will receive comprehensive training for all aspects of the role. You will receive training in all aspects of food hygiene and use of the catering equipment within the department and at ward level.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.
You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Completed secondary education
- Ability and willingness to achieve Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of basic Health & Safety requirements
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
- Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures which could be gained through a short induction period or on the job training
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in a cleaning role
- Experience in a catering role
Skills and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness
- Ability to prepare and serve food safely
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use equipment safely
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
- Ability to cope with routine repetitive duties
- Ability to complete Quality Control documentation accurately and promptly
- Cash handling and processing skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Michael Eastham
- Teitl y swydd
- Catering And Hospitality Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
No Sponsorship Is Available For This Role
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