FAQs
What are the working hours for the Catering Assistant position?
The working hours are 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm.
What are the main duties of a Catering Assistant?
The main duties include food preparation, cleaning, cash handling, meal service duties, and completing audit forms associated with food safety and financial policies.
Is previous experience required for this role?
Some retail experience is preferred, but training will be provided for the role.
What qualities are essential for a Catering Assistant?
Excellent customer service skills and enthusiasm for being part of a dynamic team are essential qualities for this role.
What are the benefits of working as a Catering Assistant at WWL?
Benefits include an excellent pension and life assurance package, generous annual leave entitlements, birthday leave, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, training opportunities, health and wellbeing support, career progression opportunities, access to salary sacrifice schemes, NHS discount schemes, and long service awards.
Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding the position?
You can contact Karen Winstanley, the Assistant Catering Manager, at Karen.winstanley@wwl.nhs.uk or by phone at 01257 258234. Alternatively, you can reach Ben Bailey at 01942 77 3009 or ben.bailey@wwl.nhs.uk.
Where is the Catering Assistant position located?
The position is located within the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, serving the Wigan Borough and the surrounding areas.
Is there an opportunity for career progression in this role?
Yes, there are career progression opportunities within Estates & Facilities and the NHS for this position.
What is the authority of the team the Catering Assistant will be working in?
The Catering Assistant will be part of the fantastic Catering Department, contributing to delivering high-quality service that puts patients and customers first.
What does 'Choose Well – Choose WWL' mean?
'Choose Well – Choose WWL' reflects the Trust’s commitment to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and ensuring the provision of safe, effective care that respects dignity.