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Main area Catering Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Evening patient service, hours are 16:00 to 20:00 daily on a rotating roster 5 days over 7 Hours Part time - 20 hours per week (floating post, hours between 6am to 8pm daily over 5 days per week) Job ref 435-1LSC-ELHT-123-26
Site Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital Town Blackburn Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overview
As a Catering Assistant with East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, you will be at the heart of our Service ensuring the provision of high-quality catering giving you a great opportunity to really make a difference.
Hours are 20 hours per week from 4pm to 8pm daily working 5 days over 7 on a rotating roster, to include weekends (All weekends and Bank Holidays receiveenhanced payments)
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES
Assisting with Patient meal service, requirements of the role to rotate in service areas to complete all workplace requirements surrounding patient feeding.
The cleaning of premises and equipment to correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies laid down in the cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policies
Operating and cleaning automatic industrial dishwashers
The issuing of certain food items to the wards with the subsequent correct storage, rotation and maintenance of min/max stock levels
As directed fill, clean and look after any ward beverage trolleys.
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Catering Assistant- RBTH in Blackburn employer: Elht
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises patient care and professional development. With flexible hours and opportunities for growth within the clinical pharmacy team, employees can thrive in a collaborative environment while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
