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North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions Catering Assistant (Kitchen)

The closing date is 04 November 2026

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Job summary

*Advert will close early once sufficient number of applications is reached*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our Catering team on a fixed term part time contract. North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions is seeking to appoint an honest, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individual, who is able to work in a team and on their own initiative. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be self motivated and able to work flexibly and without direct supervision. The applicant will be required to assist in the provision of a comprehensive and cost-effective catering service that meets the needs of patients, staff and visitors and fulfills the objectives of the Trust. This is a demanding post, but a rewarding one,

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

Maintaining high standards of hygiene, kitchen and personal

Utensil and crockery processing duties using mechanical dishwasher

Operation of heavy duty floor cleaning equipment

Demonstrating excellent customer care skills, courtesy and politeness

Adhering at all times to all Trust Policies and procedures

About us

NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services.

Our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

At NTH Solutions we work as a team, we support each other, learn from one another and have our patients at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

345-NTHS8319304

Job locations

North Tees Hospital

Hardwick

Stockton on Tees

TS198PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Maintaining high standards of hygiene, kitchen and personal

Utensil and crockery processing duties using mechanical dishwasher

Operation of heavy duty floor cleaning equipment

Demonstrating excellent customer care skills, courtesy and politeness

Adhering at all times to all Trust Policies and procedures

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Maintaining high standards of hygiene, kitchen and personal

Utensil and crockery processing duties using mechanical dishwasher

Operation of heavy duty floor cleaning equipment

Demonstrating excellent customer care skills, courtesy and politeness

Adhering at all times to all Trust Policies and procedures

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous Catering experience desirable although not essential

Qualifications

Desirable

• High level of awareness of food hygiene, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and health and safety principles.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Health and Safety Training

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Works well with others. Demonstrates good customer care skills.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous Catering experience desirable although not essential

Qualifications

Desirable

• High level of awareness of food hygiene, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and health and safety principles.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Health and Safety Training

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good team worker
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Works well with others. Demonstrates good customer care skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions

Address

North Tees Hospital

Hardwick

Stockton on Tees

TS198PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://nthsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions

Address

North Tees Hospital

Hardwick

Stockton on Tees

TS198PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://nthsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

AD Operations

Natalie Wintersgill

[email protected]

01642383512

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

345-NTHS8319304

Job locations

North Tees Hospital

Hardwick

Stockton on Tees

TS198PE

United Kingdom

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