Job description Job Title: Catering Assistant Trust: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Location: Southport and Formby District General Hospital, PR8 6PN Shift Pattern: Monday - Sunday, 15:00-20:00, 5 days/week on a rota basis Band and Pay: Band 2 - £12.21 - £22.37 per hour About the Role: We are looking for motivated and reliable Catering Assistants to join our hospital catering teams. As a vital part of the patient care journey, you ll play an essential role in preparing and serving nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring high standards of hygiene and service throughout. You ll be responsible for supporting the kitchen team with food preparation, ward meal service, and maintaining a clean and safe catering environment. Whether you re plating up meals or delivering food to wards, your role directly impacts patient experience and recovery. This is a hands-on position that requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering great service every day. Responsibilities: Candidates will work as part of the catering team which plates up all the patients meals Washing the returning food trolleys, crockery, and cutlery. Any general cleaning that is needed. Requirements: - Experience in a similar role - Food Safety L2 OR Food Hygiene Certificate (Mandatory) - Food hygiene knowledge - A good understanding of spoken and written English. - Experience in a similar role (though full training given) As a member of NHS Professionals,