Catering Assistant
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Catering Assistant
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
Working as an integral part of the catering department retail team role is based in the Leazes Wing Bistro, Royal Victoria Infirmary site providing out of hours services for staff in the 24 hour bistro.
- Interview Date Thursday 19 November 2026
- 26 Hours 15 minutes/week (06:30am-14.30am and 07:00am-15:00am)
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Preparation and service of a range of food items out of hours including a selection of hot meals and deli style options.
Working closely with other members of the catering team including service staff, chefs, cashiers.
Duties will involve cash handling, food and beverage service.
Responsibility for cleanliness of department, compliance, with all hygiene and legislative requirements including Food Safety Management, Allergen Information etc
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
317-2026-44-05-DR
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Preparation and service of a range of food items, including a selection of hot meals and deli options
Working closely with other members of the catering team
Cash handling
Food and beverage service
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Preparation and service of a range of food items, including a selection of hot meals and deli options
Working closely with other members of the catering team
Cash handling
Food and beverage service
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
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification
Desirable
- Allergen Awareness Qualification
- Full Clean Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of good food hygiene practices
Desirable
- Experience in NHS Catering
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification
Desirable
- Allergen Awareness Qualification
- Full Clean Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of good food hygiene practices
Desirable
- Experience in NHS Catering
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Catering Manager
Stephanie Murray
01912448090
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
317-2026-44-05-DR
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Support links
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