Catering Assistant

Job description

Catering Assistant

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
£16,752 (Pro rata), £25,827 (FTE)
Widnes / Runcorn, WA8 0TD
Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for an experienced Catering Assistant to work across our vibrant organisation.
Hours : 24 hours per week
Duration : Permanent
What You'll Do:
Prepare and serve food and beverages, including menu planning and special dietary requirements.
Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety.
Deliver excellent customer service and support customers' independence.
Work collaboratively as part of the team and contribute proactively.
Complete administrative tasks including stock control, banking, income reconciliation, and operational checks.
What You'll Need:
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - NVQ Level 1 and/or Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - NVQ Level 2.
Experience working in a catering environment with knowledge of food handling.
Flexible approach to working hours and location.
Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
Good customer service and communication skills.
Ability to identify and escalate hazards or issues promptly.
What You'll Get:
30 day holiday entitlement (19.5 days pro rata) (increasing to 22.5 days after 3 years' service), plus bank holidays
Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
Competitive salary
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Flexible and Hybrid working
Supported training and development opportunities
Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
Competitive Pension Scheme
Why Halton Housing?
At Halton Housing, our purpose is Improving People's Lives . We're looking for people who share our values:
We are Honest – we build trust through openness, integrity and accountability.
We are Dynamic – we embrace change, seek opportunities and continually improve.
We Care – we put people first and make a positive difference to our customers, colleagues and communities. Xohmjla
If this sounds like you and you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Widnes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-10-2026

Profession type

Admin / Secretarial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English