Catering Assistant

£25,272 a year pro rata

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.

Responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective preparation and service of food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors including the associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

As a Catering Assistant you will be responsible for supporting and working as part of the wider catering team during and throughout patients meal assembly, service and delivery.

You will be responsible for ensuring patient menu requirements are provided as per their menu choice at all meal times

Food service has be co-ordinated in line with with the ward regeneration schedule which will allow patients meal trollies to be delivered to ward level.

You will also be working as part of the team stripping returned patients meal trollies.

Cleaning of the meal trollies after each meal period cleaning of the catering department on a daily basis as per all identified cleaning schedules.

Any identified deep cleaning requirements as requested by the supervisory/management team.

Removal of catering rubbish and food waste.

Please note this role involves a lot of moving and handling.

1. Working as part of the catering team assembling and preparing meals as per their pre-ordered meal requirements

2. Allowing patient food to be delivered to wards and departments through out the day.

3. Working with the catering team as food trollies are returned to the department

4. Effective cleaning of patient's meal trays and trollies after each meal service

5. Ensuring the department is cleaned and maintained to the very highest standard ensuring compliance with the Food Hygiene Regulations and departmental HACCP systems

The Royal Victoria Infirmary Catering Department have an exciting opportunity for a part time Catering Assistant to join our team Working 26.25hours per week, 14.30pm-20.00pm,3 on 4 off, 4 on 3 off (weekend working is required).

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

United Kingdom

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12 November 2026

Agenda for change

Band 2

Permanent

Part-time

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

United Kingdom