Job Ref: 382-ATL02-26-A
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Clifton Hospital, Lytham St Annes.
Position: Main area Catering Assistant Grade Atlas Level 2 – Contract Permanent Part time – 20 hours per week (5 days a week).
Hours: 20 hours per week (5 days).
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 (as outlined in the attached Job Description and Person Specification).
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.
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