Hospital Café Team Member — Fast, Friendly Service

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates a hospital café bar service for staff, visitors and patients. The role focuses on cleanliness, food preparation and service, while maintaining high food hygiene standards.

The post requires adherence to hospital policies, DBS process, and a 6‑month probation for new starters, with potential cross-site work across University Hospitals Tees.

Qualifications

• Ability to record/document information clearly in line with policy and procedure.
• Ability to use initiative and make decisions within sphere of work and/or knowledge, recognising when escalation is required.
• Develop knowledge of hospital policies and procedures to support role.
• NVQ Level 2 in Catering is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean working areas, ancillary areas and equipment; follow cleaning schedules.
• Prepare certain food products for the Café Bar.
• Serve food to staff, visitors and patients.
• Clear tables and load crockery to the dishwashing area.
• Wash up and use detergents correctly.
• Comply with Food Hygiene Codes of Practice, Health and Safety at Work, COSHH and HACCP.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Job description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates a hospital café bar service for staff, visitors and patients. The role focuses on cleanliness, food preparation and service, while maintaining high food hygiene standards.

The post requires adherence to hospital policies, DBS process, and a 6‑month probation for new starters, with potential cross-site work across University Hospitals Tees.