Job summary South Tyneside Catering Department require 7 food service assistants who have a flexible approach to work and work routines. Some weeks additional hours will be available for holiday cover etc. Please see below for shifts and hours. We require cover across 7 days per week to include weekend working. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible in their approach to shifts and shift patterns. This post requires weekend working. Additional overtime hours are often available. Full training is provided. 2 X 24 HOURS flexible hours/shifts 1 X 16 HOURS flexible hours/shifts 1 x 20 HOURS flexible hours/shifts 1 X 9 HOURS (Saturday & Sunday 16.15-20.45) 1 x 8 HOURS Saturday 07.00-16.00 1 x 4.5 HOURS Saturday 16.15-20.45 Main duties of the job To complete daily food service tasks to Trust locations. To ensure the patient, staff and visitor meal service is provided in a safe, clean and hygienic environment. Ensure high standards of cleanliness are met and maintained Ensure that all food supplies which are delivered are checked following the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) To be flexible on a day to day basis moving area to area and across departments (within catering) Deep cleaning Delivering patient meals Serving and taking cash in the restaurant & cafe Assist with food preparation as necessary and as requested Liaise with supervisors and managers About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists 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. Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,194 a year pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number M9155-Z-EA-0125-11 Job locations South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL Job description Job responsibilities To complete daily food service tasks to Trust locations. To ensure the patient, staff and visitor meal service is provided in a safe, clean and hygienic environment. Ensure high standards of cleanliness are met and maintained Understand the International Dysphasia Diet Standardisation (IDDSI) descriptors which will assist the safe service to patients who require a modified diet Ensure that all food supplies which are delivered are checked following the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Record food temperatures as directed by the FSMS To be flexible on a day to day basis moving area to area and across departments (within catering) Operate cash registers and card payment machines, complete cash declaration sheets Ensure stock rotation is followed Assist with food preparation as necessary and as requested 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 complete daily food service tasks to Trust locations. To ensure the patient, staff and visitor meal service is provided in a safe, clean and hygienic environment. Ensure high standards of cleanliness are met and maintained Understand the International Dysphasia Diet Standardisation (IDDSI) descriptors which will assist the safe service to patients who require a modified diet Ensure that all food supplies which are delivered are checked following the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Record food temperatures as directed by the FSMS To be flexible on a day to day basis moving area to area and across departments (within catering) Operate cash registers and card payment machines, complete cash declaration sheets Ensure stock rotation is followed Assist with food preparation as necessary and as requested 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 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 Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Basic Allergen training Physical skills Essential Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort. Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to accept and prioritise instructions Desirable Previous knowledge of catering environment Person Specification 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 Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Basic Allergen training Physical skills Essential Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort. Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to accept and prioritise instructions Desirable Previous knowledge of catering environment 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 South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields NE34 0PL Employer's website https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)