Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Catering Assistants based at Leighton Hospital.

Shift patterns on a 5 over 7 rota, which will involve some weekend working.

Our Catering service operates 7 days a week, from 7am until 8pm.

Full and part time hours available.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

As a catering assistant, you will :

• Help to prepare food

• wash up, by hand or using a dishwasher

• keep kitchen areas clean

• clear tables

• load meals onto trolleys to go to wards and serve meals for patients

• serve meals to staff, patients and visitors in our caf or restaurant

• operate a till and handle cash

Successful candidates will be reliable, flexible, and good team players, who possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe BeEquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted

12 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-E&F-8401908

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out a variety of tasks within the Catering Department to ensure a quality service is providedSERVICE DELIVERY1. To maintain a high level of cleanliness and Hygiene as set out in thedepartmental Catering Policy and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control2. To understand and practice good food hygiene practices in accordance with food hygiene regulations3. To Assist in Food preparation and the service of patients mealsAssistant Catering and Retail Lead Chefs Catering SupervisorsWard Host/Hostess Catering Assistants4. Acting Courteously and, ensuring all meals reach the trusts standards of service and presentation.5. To correctly dispose of all waste products e.g. food, cardboard; following the instructions given by supervisors/ Lead Chef regarding storage or disposal6. Ensuring all crockery is clean and checked to the standards as determined by the management7. The safe distribution of patient meals using the electronic tugs, meeting time deadlines to provide protected mealtimes

Job description Job responsibilities To carry out a variety of tasks within the Catering Department to ensure a quality service is providedSERVICE DELIVERY1. To maintain a high level of cleanliness and Hygiene as set out in thedepartmental Catering Policy and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control2. To understand and practice good food hygiene practices in accordance with food hygiene regulations3. To Assist in Food preparation and the service of patients mealsAssistant Catering and Retail Lead Chefs Catering SupervisorsWard Host/Hostess Catering Assistants4. Acting Courteously and, ensuring all meals reach the trusts standards of service and presentation.5. To correctly dispose of all waste products e.g. food, cardboard; following the instructions given by supervisors/ Lead Chef regarding storage or disposal6. Ensuring all crockery is clean and checked to the standards as determined by the management7. The safe distribution of patient meals using the electronic tugs, meeting time deadlines to provide protected mealtimes

Person Specification

Some experience

Essential

• Knowledge of working within catering

Desirable

• Catering experience would be desirable

Knowledge of hygiene regulations

Essential

• experience

Desirable

• Qualification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic food hygiene

Person Specification Some experience Essential Knowledge of working within catering Desirable Catering experience would be desirable Knowledge of hygiene regulations Essential experience Desirable Qualification Qualifications Essential Basic food hygiene

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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