Catering Assistant
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) Catering Assistant
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
Various Part Time available
CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant. The catering department requires a catering assistant to maintain cleanliness and sanitation within kitchen, production, dining rooms, central wash and staff changing areas including toilets. . This is a role requiring the use of machinery including floor scrubbers. The role is predominantly cleaning and is physically demanding.
This role is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job. If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU! CHoICE Facilities Services work together;
To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.
To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.
To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services. To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of catering assistant.
Main duties of the job
The catering department requires a catering assistant to maintain cleanliness and sanitation within kitchen, production, dining rooms, central wash and staff changing areas including toilets. The role will be on a rota basis between the hours of 2pm and 6pm. This is a physical role requiring the use of machinery including floor scrubbers.
Please see Job description for full details
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
- Support in stock control and stock rotation in line with HACCP guidelines for both patient and retail areas.
Recording of food, fridge/freezer temperatures
- Monitoring fridges/chilled units and ensuring food are within use by date
- Reporting faults, accidents and adverse incidents
- Replenishing and merchandising all food display units and maintaining appropriate records
- Demonstrating excellent customer care skills, courtesy and politeness
- Adhering to all Choice policies and procedures.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,957 a year Pro Rata for Various Part Time posts
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M9155-Z-EA-1126-03
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to accept and prioritise instructions
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of catering environment
Physical skills
Essential
- Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy education
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Basic Allergen training
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of catering services
Desirable
- Catering Experience
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience in production environment
- Experience of cash/card payment handling
- Previous experience in dealing with the public
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to accept and prioritise instructions
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of catering environment
Physical skills
Essential
- Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy education
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Basic Allergen training
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of catering services
Desirable
- Catering Experience
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience in production environment
- Experience of cash/card payment handling
- Previous experience in dealing with the public
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
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Catering
Catherine Phillipson
01915656256
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,957 a year Pro Rata for Various Part Time posts
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M9155-Z-EA-1126-03
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
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