Catering Assistant
CV-LibraryWA8, Widnes, Borough of Haltonpart-timePosted: 29 October 2026
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£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.
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
£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.
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