Catering assistant
QE Facilities
The closing date is 03 April 2025
Job summary
Responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective preparation and service of food and beverages to patient's, staff and visitors including the associated cleaning and hygiene related duties. Specifically, to ensure Food Safety is given the upmost consideration and that all legislative and departmental practices are carried out strictly at all times.
Main duties of the job
Food preparation following all food safety legislative and departmental practices
o Complete daily cleaning duties according to cleaning schedules in line with C.O.S.H.H. regulations
o Regular checking and completion of daily audit records (safety, cleaning, food hygiene)
o To be familiar with and assist in the security of the department and its contents
o Report equipment defects to ensure remedial action is taken
o Responds to requests for further/out of hours food requirements for patients and dining rooms
o Supporting shift supervisor and other team members in the patient meal service
o Able to load prepared meals onto regeneration food trolleys to meet ward expectations
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,511 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
297-QEF-6987958-A
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Old Durham road. Gateshead. NE9 6SX
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
Employer details
Employer name
QE Facilities
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Old Durham road. Gateshead. NE9 6SX
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
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