Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | L31 1FN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | First Step Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Catering Assistant
First Step Trust – Rowan View, Merseyside
Part Time | Fixed term - 1 year contract with potential extension
Make a Difference Through Food and Support Recovery Through Work
First Step Trust is looking for a motivated and hands-on Catering Assistant to join our team within Rowan View, an NHS medium secure hospital. This is more than a catering role — it’s an opportunity to support people in building confidence, developing workplace skills, and preparing for future employment.
Working alongside the Café Manager, you will help with the day-to-day running of the on-site café, serving freshly prepared food to staff and patients while supporting workforce members through practical “on the job” training.
What You’ll Be Doing
Preparing and serving food including sandwiches, paninis, soups, and salads
Supporting the smooth running of the café
Delivering excellent customer service
Supporting workforce members in developing catering and workplace skills
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and Health & Safety
Cash handling and stock support
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
Friendly, reliable, and approachable
Positive with a “can-do” attitude
Passionate about supporting others
Organised and able to work in a busy environment
You will ideally have:
Experience working in a catering or café environment
Level 2 Food Safety qualification
Good understanding of Health & Safety within catering
Strong customer service skills
Experience working within secure or healthcare settings is helpful but not essential.
Why Join First Step Trust?
This is a rewarding opportunity to combine catering skills with meaningful support work and be part of an organisation that changes lives through employment and recovery-focused support.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
First Step Trust – Rowan View, Merseyside
Part Time | Fixed term - 1 year contract with potential extension
Make a Difference Through Food and Support Recovery Through Work
First Step Trust is looking for a motivated and hands-on Catering Assistant to join our team within Rowan View, an NHS medium secure hospital. This is more than a catering role — it’s an opportunity to support people in building confidence, developing workplace skills, and preparing for future employment.
Working alongside the Café Manager, you will help with the day-to-day running of the on-site café, serving freshly prepared food to staff and patients while supporting workforce members through practical “on the job” training.
What You’ll Be Doing
Preparing and serving food including sandwiches, paninis, soups, and salads
Supporting the smooth running of the café
Delivering excellent customer service
Supporting workforce members in developing catering and workplace skills
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and Health & Safety
Cash handling and stock support
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
Friendly, reliable, and approachable
Positive with a “can-do” attitude
Passionate about supporting others
Organised and able to work in a busy environment
You will ideally have:
Experience working in a catering or café environment
Level 2 Food Safety qualification
Good understanding of Health & Safety within catering
Strong customer service skills
Experience working within secure or healthcare settings is helpful but not essential.
Why Join First Step Trust?
This is a rewarding opportunity to combine catering skills with meaningful support work and be part of an organisation that changes lives through employment and recovery-focused support.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.