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Catering AssistantNHS

Sunderland, SR4 7TP Permanent £26,957
Posted 4 November 2026 Closing date 11 November 2026
Checked 5 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 6 days · 11 Nov 2026
Sunderland Rail Station (1.1 miles, direct) Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (0.5 miles, direct) Galleries Bus Station (4.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

Various Part Time available

CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant. The catering department requires a catering assistant to maintain cleanliness and sanitation within kitchen, production, dining rooms, central wash and staff changing areas including toilets. . This is a role requiring the use of machinery including floor scrubbers. The role is predominantly cleaning and is physically demanding.

This role is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job. If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU! CHoICE Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services. To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of catering assistant.

Main duties of the job

The catering department requires a catering assistant to maintain cleanliness and sanitation within kitchen, production, dining rooms, central wash and staff changing areas including toilets. The role will be on a rota basis between the hours of 2pm and 6pm. This is a physical role requiring the use of machinery including floor scrubbers.

Please see Job description for full details

Main duties of the job

  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in designated work areas within documented cleaning schedules, as well as ad hoc duties as requested by your duty supervisor
  • Support in stock control and stock rotation in line with HACCP guidelines for both patient and retail areas.

Recording of food, fridge/freezer temperatures

  • Monitoring fridges/chilled units and ensuring food are within use by date
  • Reporting faults, accidents and adverse incidents
  • Replenishing and merchandising all food display units and maintaining appropriate records
  • Demonstrating excellent customer care skills, courtesy and politeness
  • Adhering to all Choice policies and procedures.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Job description

To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

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