Catering Assistant (Band A (£12.36 per hour) - Facilities - NTW Solutions

NTW Solutions; North Shields; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NTW Solutions is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to provide essential catering services at St Nicholas Hospital. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Discounts

Qualifications

• Willingness to pursue Food Hygiene certification.
• Good interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing catering services to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Food preparation and packing in a chilled environment.
• Cleaning tasks including washing pans and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork capability

Education

Food Hygiene certification (willingness to pursue)

Job description

Main area: Facilities
Grade Band A (£12.36 per hour)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week
(Working in Catering dept: Wednesday 9.30 - 5.30, Thursday 7 - 3, Friday 9.30 - 5.30)
Job ref: 263-SOL-FAC25-026

Employer: NTW Solutions
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth
Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata (if applicable)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 26/05/2025 23:59

Catering Assistant

Band A (£12.36 per hour)

We are glad you are considering working with us. We provide essential services to the NHS and partners. Our roles are varied and engaging, allowing you to make a positive impact on people's lives.

Our staff are central to our success. Staff surveys show high satisfaction, and our teams are friendly and supportive.

We value our staff and offer excellent benefits, including health and wellbeing support. We aim to be an inclusive workplace and are passionate about diversity.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a catering team member. The role is part-time, 22.5 hours, mainly based at St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth, with possible coverage at other sites (Walkergate Park Hospital and The Centre for Ageing & Vitality).

Working hours: Thursday 7am - 3pm, Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm

Main duties of the job

• Providing catering services to patients, staff, and visitors
• Food preparation and packing in a chilled environment
• Cooking food in a hospital ward environment
• Cleaning tasks, including washing pans, equipment, floors, etc., potentially using machinery
• Note: Successful candidates will also work in a freezer environment (~-22°C)

Working for our organisation

NTW Solutions Limited proudly supports NHS services, including hospital cleanliness, patient feeding, building maintenance, pharmacy services, medical transcription, transport, and supplier payments.

We are committed to being a great, inclusive employer. Benefits include competitive pay, pension, discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, the unemployed, and armed forces veterans.

Founded by NHS Trusts, we operate with a commercial ethos aligned with NHS values, serving NHS and other clients.

Our social purpose drives us to become net zero, fight discrimination, and promote equality. Joining us means being part of a friendly team dedicated to better care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached full job description.

Pay: Band A (£12.36/hour), with potential enhancements for weekend and on-call work. Contact us for details.

All employment is under NTW Solutions Limited terms, not NHS/A4C terms. Existing staff on AfC terms can choose to remain on those or transfer to NTW Solutions terms. The advertised salary applies only if transferring.

Employees contributing to the NHS Pension scheme can retain it.

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Teamwork capability
• Mobility to meet job requirements

Experience

• Stock control experience

Qualifications

• Willingness to pursue Food Hygiene certification

Employment is subject to DBS clearance and immigration status verification. New starters without NHS Pension will be enrolled in NEST pension. A six-month probation applies for external applicants.

Interview details will be sent via email after shortlisting.

This vacancy is authorized by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.