Bank Catering Assistant

Bank Catering Assistant Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 11 December 2025 Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Terms and conditions are closely aligned to that of the NHS. Benefits Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours Paid annual leave A fast‑track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services Access to services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal Option to block‑book shifts in a set period SMS notifications of shift availability Access to staff newsletters and bulletins Eligible for various local and national discounts available to NHS staff Free uniform, where applicable Main duties of the job Our catering assistants are 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 role supports high standards of care for our patients, embraces trust values, demonstrates excellent communication skills and adopts a flexible approach to work. Job responsibilities Preparation of foodstuffs and general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department. Preparation and service of food to patients on wards, visitors and staff in the dining room. Operating in the central dish wash area: operating the machine, cleaning, drying and checking of crockery and cutlery. Receiving, checking for quality, temperature and correct quantity of supplies according to supplier orders and storing them within the time limits set by HACCP policy. Checking food temperature levels and compliance with Food Temperature Regulations. Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads; preparation and dispatch of meals. Service of food in ward areas and in the Dining Room; preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable. Cleaning and re‑stacking vending machines. Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register. Maintaining appropriate image/appearance suitable for service needs. Being self‑reliant, flexible in working arrangements to cover holidays and sickness, and working across all areas of the Catering Department when required. Cleaning premises and equipment to the required standard, ensuring compliance with the Food Hygiene Policy and Codes of Practice. Adhering to Health and Safety procedures of the Hospital and Hotel Services Department. Participating in training programmes related to efficiency, hygiene, fire drills, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant courses. Qualifications Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate – must be achieved within 6 months of start date. Basic Numeracy & Literate Skills. NVQ Level 1 or 2. GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. The method of payment for the DBS check is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay. Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr