Catering Retail Assistant

We are currently seeking a friendly and reliable individual to join our retail team. As a Catering Retail Assistant, you will provide excellent customer service to staff, patients, and visitors, while assisting in the preparation and serving of food and beverages. In return you be working with an experienced team working with fresh local ingredients and the best equipment.

We pride ourselves on producing a high-quality food and drink service to all our customers. With daytime hours this role would fit perfectly round the school run. If you feel that you meet the criteria and would like to be considered for the role, please apply below.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Operating POS tills and handling cash transactions

Assisting Customers in finding products and answering queries

Stocking and replenishing shelves and displays

Keeping the retail area clean and tidy

Ensuring that stock levels are maintained

Assisting with stock takes and inventory management

Following safety regulations and standards

Handling customer complaints and resolving them

Collaborating with team members to maintain a smooth operation

Promoting and upselling products in line with NHS Guidelines

Participating in meetings and sharing ideas with the team

Accurate recording of Food safety due diligence

Food preparation and cooking

Beverage preparation

Food and beverage service

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Greet and welcome customers in a friendly and approachable manner

Take orders and accurately input into POS system

Prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with food safety guidelines

Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including adhering to all infection control measures

Keep track of inventory and report any shortages or expired items to management

Handle cash, credit card and mobile payments and reconcile the cash register at the end of each shift

Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient cafe operations as a team

Maintain an excellent level of customer service, ensuring to deal with customer complaints and resolving any issue where necessary

Adhere to the NHS policies and procedures, including NHS safety regulations and operational standards

Perform any other duties as assigned by management

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements – 43% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 85% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts