Catering Assistant

Haringey GP Federation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust is seeking a full-time Catering Assistant for the Hive Cafe within Ridgeway Roseberry Park. The role involves providing catering services, preparing and serving meals, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Catering and demonstrate prior experience in a catering service. The position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Experience of working within a catering service.

Responsibilities

• Providing catering services within a cafe/dining setting.
• Preparing and serving food and beverages.
• Maintaining the highest possible standard of hygiene.

Skills

Able to follow instructions and understand written and verbal communication

Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH

Basic IT Skills

Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness

Knowledge of PLACE

Knowledge of Basic nutrition

Education

Numeracy and Literacy to level 1

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Tools

Cleaning materials and equipment

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 30 December 2025

The post holder is a member of a team responsible for providing catering services within a cafe/dining setting to staff, patients and visitors, which will include preparing and serving food and beverages, cleaning, cash handling and provision of hospitalities.

The cafe area within Ridgeway Roseberry Park is situated within the hospital grounds and is accessed by service users and staff.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a full time catering Assistant within the Hive Cafe within Ridgeway Roseberry Park. This is to support the team in the on site provision of hospitalities.

Applicants should be highly motivated, reliable, flexible and have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience of cafe work is essential and the ability to demonstrate good culinary skills and knowledge, cash handling and associated paperwork.

Knowledge is required in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment are essential as you will be working in a demanding environment. Preparing, cooking and serving of meals in line with Hygiene Codes of Practice and legislation with particular attention to quantities (portion control), quality and the appearance of meals, assisting with maintaining the highest possible standard of hygiene and health and safety and Assisting with menu planning.

Candidates should have a good general education.

Candidates must a minimum of Level two Food Hygiene certificate and a knowledge of allergens, as well as being able to demonstrate commitment to undertake further training and qualifications.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Numeracy and Literacy to level 1
• NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Experience

• Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Experience of working within a catering service

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to follow instructions and understand written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
• Basic IT Skills
• Knowledge of National Standard of Cleanliness
• Knowledge of PLACE
• Knowledge of Basic nutrition

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust