Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Catering Assistant - Higher Level

The closing date is 03 July 2025

Job summary

We have a position available for a Catering Assistant to join the team at North Tyneside General Hospital. As part of this role, you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFM that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking for quality, temperature and correct quantity as per order to suppliers, and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).

To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and patients and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.

Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.

Preparation and dispatch of meals.

Patient meal service

Service of food in restaurant.

Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.

The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

319-7265424SC

Job locations

North Tyneside General

Rake Lane

North Tyneside

NE29 8NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.

This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals on wards, of which full training will be provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals on wards, of which full training will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 or 2
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience & Knowledge

Desirable

Cash handling experience
Customer Service training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 or 2
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience & Knowledge

Desirable

Cash handling experience
Customer Service training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General

Rake Lane

North Tyneside

NE29 8NH

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General

Rake Lane

North Tyneside

NE29 8NH

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)