Catering Assistant (Retail) | NTH Solutions

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a permanent part-time catering team member. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, food preparation, and providing excellent customer care. Candidates should be honest, enthusiastic, and have good communication skills. Experience in food service is desirable. This role offers a supportive workplace focused on health and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development

Inclusive and supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Honest, enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed.
• Self-motivated and able to work flexibly without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assist with utensil and crockery processing using a mechanical dishwasher.
• Basic preparation and cooking of food items.
• Record and monitor food temperatures.
• Serve food to customers and demonstrate excellent customer care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Food service experience

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity is now available for a permanent part‑time catering team member with North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in designated work areas following documented cleaning schedules.
• Assist with utensil and crockery processing using a mechanical dishwasher.
• Operate heavy‑duty floor cleaning equipment.
• Basic preparation and cooking of food items such as hot sandwiches, hot snacks, chips and other food‑safe items.
• Record and monitor food temperatures, fridge and freezer temperatures, and ensure food is within its use‑by date.
• Report faults, accidents and adverse incidents.
• Serve food to customers and demonstrate excellent customer care, courtesy, and politeness.
• Replenish and merchandise all food display units, keeping accurate records.
• Adhere at all times to all Trust policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Honest, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated and able to work flexibly without direct supervision.
• Experience in food service or a related role is desirable.

We Offer

• An inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well‑being initiatives.
• Staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A culture focused on patient care and supportive team values.

Advert will close early once sufficient number of applications are received. Advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.