Hospital Café & Retail Catering Assistant

NHS Jobs; North East; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension contributions

Night shift allowances

Bank holiday allowances

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) operates SCL/CDD Services providing non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurement to the Trust. The Catering Assistant assists in professional catering within the University Hospital of North Durham, supporting regeneration chefs and other staff while delivering high quality service.

The role includes following HACCP standards, handling cash, and working in coffee shop and retail settings with training provided.

Qualifications

• Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
• Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change.
• Knowledge of catering sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of nutritious and appetising meals and snacks for staff and visitors according to planned menus.
• Prepare all retail and buffet products following standard recipes and production planning.
• Maintain high standards of food quality from purchase to service, including HACCP compliance.
• Operate electronic tills and handle cash.
• Assist in temperature monitoring, storage and hygiene procedures as laid down in HACCP.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer care

Catering sector knowledge

Flexibility

Minimal supervision

Education

Literacy & numeracy (good standard)

Job description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) operates SCL/CDD Services providing non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurement to the Trust. The Catering Assistant assists in professional catering within the University Hospital of North Durham, supporting regeneration chefs and other staff while delivering high quality service.

The role includes following HACCP standards, handling cash, and working in coffee shop and retail settings with training provided.