Catering Assistant

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to ensure efficient meal service for patients, staff, and visitors. This role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and working collaboratively within a team. Candidates with a passion for food service and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Fitness Centre Access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Childcare Co-ordination

Qualifications

• Good understanding of catering services required.
• Experience working in a healthcare or production environment.
• Physical stamina for standing, lifting, and walking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and service of meals for patients and staff.
• Maintain hygiene standards and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Manage stock and waste according to food safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Catering Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Basic Numeracy and Literacy

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Go back City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 09 June 2025

CHoICEFacilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliableindividual to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant.

The role of aCatering Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated,flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. Weencourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer fulltraining on the job.

As a CateringAssistant you would be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effectiveproduction & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, forpatients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene relatedduties.

If you areambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services,we would like to hear from YOU!

CHoICEFacilities Services work together;

Todeliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services forthe people, patients and stakeholders.

Toattract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

Todeliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant FacilitiesManagement (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

To join afriendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role ofCatering Assistant

Please note: This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to the volume of applications received.

Previous applicants neednot apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

Tofollow food & beverage handling procedures, in accordance with national andlocal regulations.

Undertakestock management, receipt and delivery of stock, reporting any discrepancies ordamaged goods to Supervisors.

Maintainthe appropriate knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform all food& beverage tasks.

Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic appearance. Ensuring that the appropriate protectiveclothing is worn at all times.

Distribution, delivery and service of food andbeverages to wards and departments.

Ensuring all equipment, working areas, includingstorerooms, refrigerators and freezers are kept in a clean and hygieniccondition and that good hygienic practices are established and maintained atall times.

Carry out any other duties which are deemed reasonableand in line with the banding of the post.

Providing a food & beverageservice including catering for special events to patient, staff & visitors.

Preparing, assembling and packingmeals for patients and staff.

Collection,segregation and disposal of waste materials, in accordance with policies.

30 hour vacancy, working hours - 10am till 4:30pm over 7 days (predominantly working Mon to Fri with the expectation of weekends working when required)

The role is based in the production area working within cold conditions frequently.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

Job responsibilities

To beresponsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production &service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff andvisitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer SkilledWorker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI thresholdrequirements. Applicants are requestedto consider this when making their application.Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Experience

• Good understanding of catering services
• Catering Experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience in production environment
• Experience of cash/card payment handling
• Previous experience in dealing with the public

Physical Skills

• Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Qualifications

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy education
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to accept and prioritise instructions
• Previous knowledge of catering environment

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 name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

£25,779 a yearpro rata for part time - 30 hours per week