Job summary
- Main area
- Catering department
- Grade
- QF0A 10
- Contract
- Permanent: 30 Hours
- Hours
- Full time - 30 hours per week (Mon- Fri 7am -1pm)
- Job ref
- 297-QEF-7559167
- Employer
- QE Facilities
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Old durham road, Gateshead
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- 24,465 pro rata
- Closing
- 17/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Catering assistant
QF0A 10
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
Job Overview:
The Catering Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day running of the NHS hospital kitchen. They assist with basic food preparation, serve meals, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene to ensure patients receive safe, nutritious, and well-presented food.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties:
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Assist with preparation and plating of meals for patients, staff, and visitors.
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Serve food and beverages on wards or in the kitchen area.
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Wash up and clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
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Maintain food hygiene and health & safety standards.
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Follow dietary and allergen guidance set by the NHS.
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Support stock control and storage of food items.
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Essential Skills:
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Basic food preparation skills.
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Understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
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Teamwork and communication.
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Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
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Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2).
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Previous experience in a catering or healthcare environment.
Person specification
Knowledge & Skills:
Essential criteria
- Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service.
- Ability to work as team or independently .
- Constructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships.
- Personal organisation and time management.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including: Hazzard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); Safe Working; COSHH; Detailed Food Safety and Handling; Patient and Customer Care.
- Cleaning procedures and protocols.
- Food allergens knowledge to ensure customer safety.
- Knowledge of food quality and service.
- Cleaning chemicals application and storage.
- Service standards within designated areas.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a large scale catering organisation.
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- jason riddell
- Job title
- Head of facilities
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01914452051
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