At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in delivering meals to staff and patients, ensuring top-notch service.
- Company: Join the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and development in a caring environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while working in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Good numeracy, literacy skills, and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 24465 - 25797 £ per year.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Clifton Hospital, Lytham St Annes.
Position: Catering Assistant
Grade: Atlas Level 2 – Contract Permanent
Part time – 20 hours per week (5 days a week).
Salary: £24,465 – £25,797 per year, pro rata, weekend enhanced rates.
Closing date: 23/06/2026.
Job Overview: The role will assist in the delivery of staff and patient meal services within food service areas including wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. DBS check required. The successful candidate will be employed under Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a subsidiary of the Trust.
Main Duties:
- Adhere to departmental standards and food safety regulations.
- Act in a manner that upholds Atlas values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
- Provide support to kitchen and catering operations, ensuring smooth delivery of meals.
Responsibilities: Customer Focus, Initiative, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Self‑Development, Developing Others, Gaining Commitment.
Person Specification:
Education & Qualifications:
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a kitchen/catering environment.
- Demonstrable experience delivering excellent customer service.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, including command of English.
- Ability to work in a team and supervise a team.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Calm and confident interaction with diverse customers.
- Good time management and prioritisation.
- Capability to work unsupervised.
Personal Qualities:
- High standards of honesty and integrity.
- Hard‑working, reliable, strong work ethic.
- Flexible, adaptable, calm under pressure.
- Open and receptive to new information, common sense.
- Outgoing personality, quick rapport building.
Availability:
- Fully participating in rota system.
- Flexible work pattern and ability to cover staff absence on short notice.
Legal & Compliance: The applicant will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required. The cost may be deducted from salary. An optional DBS update service is available. By applying, you confirm agreement to these terms.
Catering Assistant in Lytham St Annes employer: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
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Contact Details:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Recruitment Team
