CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Retail Catering Assistant - Bank

The closing date is 02 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for for a Retail Catering Assistant Services who will play a pivotal role in driving the success of retail catering services within Synchronicity Care Limited(SCL) , at a new coffee shop within the University Hospital North Durham.This position is integral to delivering seamless operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, The succesful candiate will be part of a NHS England Catering Exemplar site and will be part of the team that provides the catering service to the external retail outlet on site serving drinks, snacks and composite meals.The successful applicant will have :

Previous catering experience in a fast paced environment

Sound knowledge of food hygiene regulations

Demonstrate a can do attitude

Excellent communication and customer care skills

Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an a customer-focused Retail Catering Assistant primarily assisting in the service of beverages and food items in a new coffee shop catering outlet

To be able to dismantle and reassemble equipment being cleaned

Carrying out cleaning duties in accordance with Departmental Specifications and Cleaning Policy

Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically

Assist in the cleaning of all containers, crockery, and cutlery used in the service to Staff, and Visitors

To operate a EPOS till and re-stock areas

To log food and fridge temperatures in line with departmental policy.

About us

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

  • A Competitive salary
  • Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
  • Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
  • Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour SCL Grade A hourly rate

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9439-25-0044

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To support and assist the Retail Supervisor and Retail Manager in the provision of a highly professional catering service within the retail units at University Hospital North Durham and to ensure that high quality standards are met at all times.

To follow the policies and procedures laid down by the retail services in the day to day operational management of retail and to ensure a high quality and cost effective service.

To ensure that food safety regulations are adhered to at all times.

Provide and maintain a highly customer focused restaurant facility.

Ensure that communication channels are maintained between appropriate staff / visitor / patient groups with regard to patient feeding.

Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at risk whilst completing the required duties.

Initially deal with any complaints / comments regarding the service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or patients.

Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working arrangements, and encourage change of working practice following major life changing events.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support and assist the Retail Supervisor and Retail Manager in the provision of a highly professional catering service within the retail units at University Hospital North Durham and to ensure that high quality standards are met at all times.

To follow the policies and procedures laid down by the retail services in the day to day operational management of retail and to ensure a high quality and cost effective service.

To ensure that food safety regulations are adhered to at all times.

Provide and maintain a highly customer focused restaurant facility.

Ensure that communication channels are maintained between appropriate staff / visitor / patient groups with regard to patient feeding.

Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at risk whilst completing the required duties.

Initially deal with any complaints / comments regarding the service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or patients.

Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working arrangements, and encourage change of working practice following major life changing events.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
  • Basic English and maths
  • A good standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

  • Health and Safety

Experience

Essential

  • Catering Experience

Desirable

  • Retail experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Natural & enthusiastic staff member
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff
  • Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service. Effective interpersonal skills
  • Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
  • Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change Good manual dexterity, physical fitness Good timekeeping
  • Basic numeracy
  • Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations

Desirable

  • Basic keyboard skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
  • Basic English and maths
  • A good standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

  • Health and Safety

Experience

Essential

  • Catering Experience

Desirable

  • Retail experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Natural & enthusiastic staff member
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff
  • Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service. Effective interpersonal skills
  • Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
  • Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change Good manual dexterity, physical fitness Good timekeeping
  • Basic numeracy
  • Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations

Desirable

  • Basic keyboard skills

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Retail Services

Karolina Alston

Karolina.szyluk@nhs.net

07549218813

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour SCL Grade A hourly rate

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9439-25-0044

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX


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