Food Services Assistant
The closing date is 05 March 2026
Job summary
Choice Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Food Services Assistant
The role of a Food Services Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within Choice and offer full training on the job.
As a Food Services Assistant you would be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.
If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!
Choice Facilities Services work together;
To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.
To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.
To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.
To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Food Services Assistant
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To follow food & beverage handling procedures, in accordance with national and local regulations.
Undertake stock management, receipt and delivery of stock, reporting any discrepancies or damaged goods to Supervisors.
Maintain the appropriate knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform all food & beverage tasks.
Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic appearance. Ensuring that the appropriate protective clothing is worn at all times.
Distribution, delivery and service of food and beverages to wards and departments.
Ensuring all equipment, working areas, including storerooms, refrigerators and freezers are kept in a clean and hygienic condition and that good hygienic practices are established and maintained at all times.
Carry out any other duties which are deemed reasonable and in line with the banding of the post.
Providing a food and beverage service including catering for special events to patient, staff and visitors.
Preparing, assembling and packing meals for patients and staff.
Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, in accordance with policies.
Shift pattern
Monday to Sunday (Various Shift Patterns) between the hours of 0600-2100
Choice Catering Services are provided across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. This successful candidate would be based at South Tyneside Hospital.
Please Note: This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to the volume of applications received.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,101 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M9155-Z-EA-0226-19
Job locations
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer details
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
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