NTW Solutions Limited

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our catering team. We have a part time 22.5 hr contract available. This role will primarily be based within the catering department at St Nicholas Hospital in Gosforth however the successful candidates may also be required to cover at our other central sites when necessary (Walkergate Park Hospital and The Centre for Ageing & Vitality).

Wednesday - 9.30am -17.30pm

Thursday - 7am -15.00pm

Friday 9.30am -17.30pm

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will include. The provision of catering services to patients, staff and visitors.

Food preparation & packing in a chilled environment

Cooking food in a hospital ward environment

Cleaning tasks, washing pans, equipment, floors, etc. This may include the use of machinery.

Please note successful candidates will also be required to work in a freezer environment (approx. -22*C).

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 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 ethnic minorities, 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.

We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata (if applicable)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

263-SOL-FAC25-026

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band A (£12.36 per hour)

There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. 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 (£12.36 per hour)

There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work and on-call duties. 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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Able to work without direct supervision
  • Able to relate to others easily
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of stock control

Qualifications

Essential

  • Willingness to work towards Food Hygeine
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Able to work without direct supervision
  • Able to relate to others easily
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of stock control

Qualifications

Essential

  • Willingness to work towards Food Hygeine

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

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Catering Supervisor

Richard Boyd

Richard.boyd@ntw.nhs.uk

01912467377

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata (if applicable)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

263-SOL-FAC25-026

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT


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