Catering Assistant
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NTW Solutions Limited Catering Assistant
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
Join us as a Catering Assistant!
We are recruiting to the Team at Northgate Park Hospital to work within our friendly Catering Department.
This post is offered at 30 hours per week.
Rolling 4 week rota -
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Shift Pattern 10.00 - 18.00.
Main duties of the job
Basic food preparation/ packing and cleaning duties within a chilled environment.
Manual handling duties to include excepting and putting deliveries away, collecting items to prep & pack within a walk in freezer, chilled environment
Candidate will be expected to work within a chilled and freezer environment
Regeneration of patients food in a ward environment
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,272 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-SOL-FAC26-081
Job locations
Northgate Park Hospital
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band A (£12.92 per hour)
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work. Please get in touch to find out more.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.
Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band A (£12.92 per hour)
There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work. Please get in touch to find out more.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.
Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to communicate well with others such as other colleagues, clinical staff, or patients
- Able to work well as part of a team but also to work unsupervised
- Ability to adhere to standards and procedures and to accept and prioritise instructions
- Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety (but training will be given as part of your role)
Experience
Essential
- Any previous service industry experience (but we will train you fully if you don't have any experience)
Desirable
- Previous experience of stock control
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- You don't need any formal qualifications for this job, but a certificate in hygiene is desirable. You will be trained in food hygiene and health and safety as part of the role.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to communicate well with others such as other colleagues, clinical staff, or patients
- Able to work well as part of a team but also to work unsupervised
- Ability to adhere to standards and procedures and to accept and prioritise instructions
- Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety (but training will be given as part of your role)
Experience
Essential
- Any previous service industry experience (but we will train you fully if you don't have any experience)
Desirable
- Previous experience of stock control
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- You don't need any formal qualifications for this job, but a certificate in hygiene is desirable. You will be trained in food hygiene and health and safety as part of the role.
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
NTW Solutions Limited
Address
Northgate Park Hospital
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NTW Solutions Limited
Address
Northgate Park Hospital
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Site Manager
Lottie Haylock
07870367214
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,272 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
263-SOL-FAC26-081
Job locations
Northgate Park Hospital
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
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