Catering Assistant - Chorley Hospital

at  Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Our team is just that – a team – all supporting each other and working together to achieve the best outcomes, and we are really proud of this. We cannot wait to welcome you to the team when you start and will have experienced Catering Staff to help you along the way.
Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference. Don’t just take our word for it, have a chat with Lynn Thomson our Assistant Manager (contact details below)
Catering experience is desirable along with a Level 2 Certificate in food safety though this is not essential, as full training will be given.
It goes without saying that you will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations. You will also act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust’s values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
This is a challenging but rewarding job role and there’s no doubt that will need motivated, enthusiastic team players, who are willing to work hard within a strong team, to provide a KEY service within the hospital for both staff and patients.
Come and join us here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals a place where we are proud to work.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

preparing food service areas and equipment
serving food and drinks in patient / staff dining outlets and on the patient meal assembly belt
serving food and drinks at hospitality events held on Trust premises and occasionally in other locations
Delivering and collecting meal trolleys to/from wards and departments.
Clearing and tidying up after any catering operation.
Undertake cleaning either manually or using mechanical equipment provided e.g. cleaning of areas, washing of crockery, cutlery and utensils.
Operate cash registers in retail areas, demonstrating diligence at all times