Catering Assistant
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Whitehaven, CA28 8JGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Catering Assistant - Band 2 - 89.95 hours available - West Cumberland Hospital Our Catering Department plays a vital role in patient care and staff we...
The catering department operates seven days a week between 07:00-19:00 so are able tooffer flexible opportunities perfect for those looking to work around other commitments or gain experience in a supportive environment
Training provided to all new staff including Food Safety Level 2 and allergen training.
Career progression: Opportunities to grow into supervisory or specialist roles.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE English language or equivalent
Desirable: - Food hygiene certificate; - Food allergen certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential: - Food preparation and catering practices
Desirable: - Previous experience in a Catering role.; - Working in a hospital environment.; - Cash machine usage.; - Temperature record taking.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work alone and in a team environment.
- Able to use initiative appropriately.
- Ability to follow health, safety and hygiene procedures.
- Awareness of appropriate image/appearance to suit service needs.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work shift patterns
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, or as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable
Desirable: - Evidence of ability to communicate with key staff ie ward staff
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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