Catering Assistant- NHS - Band 2

Catering Assistant - NHS Band 2

Location: Newcastle

Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available, working any day out of 7 on a rota basis

Contract: Temporary until at least January 2026 with the chance to go permanent

Salary: Band 2 - £12.51 standard, £17.64 nights and Saturday, £22.90 Sundays and Bank Holidays

About the Role

This is not your typical catering assistant position. Our client are looking for energetic, adaptable individuals to join our fast-paced catering team that supports the health and wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors across their hospital.

You'll be part of a high-volume operation that serves approximately:

• Breakfast: 750 people
• Lunch: 1,100 people
• Dinner: 750 people

Your duties will include:

• Plating meals on a production line
• Working on the patient belt loading the patient trolleys, placing food on the plate to ensure patients get the food they require
• Serving customers in the bistros and dining areas
• Operating dishwashing machinery and maintaining hygiene standards
• General cleaning and kitchen support
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and NHS standards
• Completing mandatory training modules to support safe and effective service delivery

What We're Looking For

We need team players who are:

• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Reliable and committed to delivering excellent service
• Willing to learn and complete online training
• Able to follow strict compliance procedures

Essential Requirements:

• Pass a Basic DBS check
• Provide employment history back to school leaving age
• Provide 5 years of address history
• Complete mandatory online training modules

Benefits of Working With Us

• Be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives
• Enjoy regular hours and a rota-based shift pattern
• Get early access to permanent NHS roles
• Receive ongoing training and development
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment

Ready to join a team that feeds thousands and fuels care?

Apply now and help us deliver nutritious meals with heart and efficiency.

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