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Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual to work in our busy catering department at Rochdale Infirmary and associated sites. The role will primarily involve working between retail and patient catering, regenerating frozen meals and preparing simple foods such as breakfast items, sandwiches and salads. The post holder will work directly with patients, some of whom are compromised, on a one-to-one basis and will be fully conversant with the nutritional state of all patients. Advice will be given to patients on various nutritional/dietary options dependent upon their needs. The post holder will ensure that patients receive their food/drinks in an environment that has been adequately prepared for mealtimes.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness in line with Catering Food Standards Policy and legislation.
* Clean premises and equipment per departmental hygiene policy and HACCP regulations, ensuring a safe and tidy workplace under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Operate and clean automatic dishwashers.
* Prepare, plate, and distribute patient meals, accurately probe and record food temperatures per HACCP procedures.
* Collect patients' daily food requirements and deliver food to wards, ensuring correct storage, rotation, and stock levels.
* Handle cash transactions following Trust policies.
* Complete all relevant documentation accurately.
* Work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.
* Collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet service standards.
* Provide cover during absences and work scheduled shifts.
* Maintain good working relationships across departments and wards.
* Be flexible to work in any section or location as required and act up to higher grades when necessary.
* Adapt to new regulations and uphold all hygiene and safety standards consistently.
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 23 October 2025
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 2
Salary £24,465 a year pro rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part‑time
Reference number 236-NCA-EA101-25-PS
Job locations Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NB
Person Specification
Essential
* Food safety level 2
* Good knowledge of spoken and written English
* Awareness of allergens
Desirable
* Basic computer knowledge
Experience
* Experience in simple food preparation
* Catering experience
Skills
* Good communication skills
* Able to cover absences with notice
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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