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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
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About the job
Job summary
***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY***
A Catering Assistant vacancy has become available at Liverpool Womens Hospital.
Monday to Friday 15.00 19.00
This post is based at LWH patient services
the patient kitchen. Duties include collecting patient menus on the wards, stock issues, stock control, Hostess service, dish washing, pan washing and kitchen cleaning. There may be requirement for working front of house in retail units, which includes using the till. Training will be given. The role does involve standing for long periods of time in a hot and humid environment.
IT skills are required for all positions as the Trust does mandatory training and yearly appraisals online. You will be required to study for your level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, Level 2 Food Allergen training and NVQ 2. Experience of industrial catering is required.
We are looking for staff who are self motivated and can work in a team or on their own unsupervised. Although the jobs are primarily based in the unit advertised, you may be required to work anywhere within the catering department depending on the needs of the service. This could include the Aintree, Royal & Broadgreen hospitals. You will also be required to work bank holidays, including Christmas Day.
Main duties of the job
Involved in the preparation and service of meals to patients, staff and visitors.
Required to undertake a wide range of cleaning and monitoring duties associated with maintaining food hygiene within the main kitchens, ward kitchens, dining room and coffee shops.
Ensuring that at all times, a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining Trust values.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job responsibilities
Work as directed by catering supervisors in accordance with local procedures.
Assist with basic food preparation and cooking.
Use of equipment and machinery and cleaning materials as required.
Use of industrial catering equipment
Taking and recording of food temperatures as directed, report temperature failures.
Compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety regulations
Please refer to the attached job description for full details
Job description
Advert text from Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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