About this role
Job summary Catering Assistant / Catering Porter Band 2 15 hours per week Monday - Sunday - 11.30-14.45
Stockport NHS Foundation Trusts, Stepping Hill Hospital are holding a job fair on Wednesday 22 October 2025 for opportunities within the estates and facilities team.
We are looking to fill a variety of positions including Catering Assistant / Catering Porter
The open day will take place between 4-7pm in Stockport NHS Foundation Trusts, Stepping Hill Hospital
During the recruitment event open day, you will have the opportunity to meet staff representing our estates and facilities team and ask questions about the positions available.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To undertake food service duties in staff kitchen and visitor restaurant and all other retail outlets. To assist in the patient and restaurant food production kitchen as directed by the management team (preparation, cooking and storing). Assist in the service of food items as required. To prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals. To ensure that all food is served is of a high standard, mindful of portion control, meal content, correct temperatures and food presentation. To assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Desirable
Good standard of general education NVQ 1 Customer Service Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of safe working practices Awareness of different cleaning methods Ability to follow a set of instructions / programme of work.
Desirable
Use of cleaning equipment including Brushes, mops, floor cleaning machines, Dishwashers Safe use of cleaning chemicals. Good personal hygiene practices Knowledge of food preparation, cooking and store
Experience Desirable
Previous experience in similar working environment
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to complete task on time Ability to communicate effectively Ability to manage own workload Demonstrate good customer service skills Ability to work as part of a team or alone
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.
Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)