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North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a proactive catering team member to support hospital meal service in a busy environment. You will work as part of a team, manage tasks, and help maintain high standards of hygiene, accuracy in portioning, and customer care for patients and staff.

The role requires the ability to use initiative, follow hospital policies, and record information clearly.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications are outlined in the Person Specification and must be evidenced at interview.

Skills

Ability to use initiative

Policy adherence

Documentation accuracy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to use initiative and make decisions within sphere of work and/ or knowledge recognising where assistance/ escalation is required.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate ability to develop knowledge of hospital policies and procedures to support role
• Ability to record/ document information clearly in line with policy and procedure.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working effectively in a busy Catering environment
• Experience of organising and prioritising own work

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters - Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long-term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

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