Catering Assistant - Higher Level
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ashington, NE63 9JJ |
| Company: | Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7270057/319-7270057SC |
Summary
A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management).
We have a position available for a friendly and conscientious Catering Assistant to join our team at Wansbeck General Hospital.
Rota details are below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
DO
7-2.30
DO
2-7
2-7
DO
DO
Week 2
DO
2-7
DO
DO
DO
11.30-7
11.30-7
Please ensure that you can commit to the days and hours stated before applying.
To fulfil this role you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas in the main hospital kitchen by means of approved methods.
Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
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.
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.
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.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients, visitors and staff.
The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.
This advert closes on Monday 7 Jul 2025
We have a position available for a friendly and conscientious Catering Assistant to join our team at Wansbeck General Hospital.
Rota details are below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
DO
7-2.30
DO
2-7
2-7
DO
DO
Week 2
DO
2-7
DO
DO
DO
11.30-7
11.30-7
Please ensure that you can commit to the days and hours stated before applying.
To fulfil this role you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas in the main hospital kitchen by means of approved methods.
Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
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.
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.
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.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients, visitors and staff.
The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.
This advert closes on Monday 7 Jul 2025
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