Catering Assistant - Burnley General Teaching Hospital

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust • burnley, england • Posted June 20, 2026

About the Role

Catering Assistant - Burnley General Teaching Hospital

Band 2, NHS AfC. Permanent contract, full‑time 37.5 hrs per week on a flexi rota. Main shift 11:00‑19:00, with some weekend, bank holiday and early/late shifts. No split shifts.

Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata. Closing date 24/06/ :59. Job ref 435-1LSC-ELHT-016-26-A.

Job Overview

As a Catering Assistant we support daily catering operations, ensuring high quality food service, cleanliness and compliance with NHS standards across Burnley General Teaching Hospital.

Responsibilities

  • Clean premises and equipment to prescribed standards.
  • Operate and clean automatic industrial dishwashers.
  • Prepare and cook simple food items, salads, sandwiches, breakfasts and buffet items for functions; prepare simple dietary meals per standardised recipes.
  • Plate and serve meals and beverages to patients and staff.
  • Probe meal temperatures and recor...