Job Summary
We have a vacancy for a part time, Band 2, Catering Assistant to work at Rochdale Infirmary. You will be responsible for all aspects of patient meal selection, regeneration of frozen meals and preparation of simple foods such as breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads. This involves working directly with patients some of whom are compromised, on a one-to-one basis and being fully conversant with the nutritional state of all patients. You will advise patients on the various nutritional/dietary options available dependent upon the patient\'s needs and will ensure that patients receive their food/drinks in an environment that has been adequately prepared for mealtimes. Patients\' meals will be served at the correct temperature and consistency whilst ensuring that the patient receives the meal they ordered. You will be fully responsible for monitoring food wastage, including quality control checks of food items, maintaining adequately stock levels of ward provisions and must ensure that all food storage and serving equipment, including crockery, is cleaned and stored appropriately and adhering to infection control standards. You will be able to work without supervision at the stated place of work but may be asked to work at any of the Trust\'s sites.
* Main duties of the job
Patient Meal Service & Dietary Compliance
* Complete patient menus accurately, confirming dietary needs with ward staff and avoiding allergens. Use the online system to manage food selections. Assist with meal service across breakfast, lunch, and supper.
Food Preparation & Regeneration
* Prepare simple items like breakfasts, salads, and sandwiches. Select correct portions from storage to reduce waste. Operate regeneration ovens to safely reheat frozen meals.
Food Safety & HACCP Compliance
* Monitor and record fridge/freezer temperatures, acting on unsafe readings. Log food temperatures at control points. Check expiry dates, rotate stock, and report poor quality items. Ensure proper receipt and storage of goods.
Hygiene & Infection Control
* Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment. Keep ward kitchen tidy and compliant. Follow infection control protocols and uphold personal hygiene standards.
Health & Safety
* Work safely under Health and Safety regulations. Report damage to the Ward Manager. Handle aggressive patients calmly and professionally.
Teamwork & Flexibility
* Support colleagues to meet Trust standards. Work across catering sections as per rota. Perform other suitable duties as required by management.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we\'re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
* Details
Date posted 16 October 2025
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 2
Salary £24,465 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 236-NCA-EA104-25-PS
Job locations Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NB
* Job Description / Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website.
Person Specification
* Essential
* Qualifications
* Level 2 Food Safety
* Allergen Training
* Essential
* Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
* Experience working in catering.
* Good communication skills
* Experience in simple food preparation
* Desirable
* Basic computer knowledge
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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants 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.
Employer details
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NB
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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* Part-time
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