CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our catering production team. The Central Assembly and Distribution Unit (CADU) at Sunderland Royal Hospital is looking to recruit a highly motivated Catering Assistant (Relief) to assist in the efficient and effective production & service of high‑quality meals & beverages, including cleaning and hygiene duties.
Shift pattern
24 hours per week on a rota basis between 6 am and 6 pm, Monday–Sunday.
Key responsibilities
* Full compliance with Food Hygiene England, departmental Food Safety Policy, HACCP System and local policies.
* Distribution, delivery and service of food to wards/departments.
* Production and assembly of sandwiches, salads and meals.
* Record food temperatures and food waste.
* Undertake stock management, receipt and delivery, reporting any discrepancies or damaged goods to Supervisors.
* Decanting heavy loads, portioning and packing large volumes of food in line with departmental procedures.
* Ensure the unit is cleaned and maintained according to established cleaning schedules.
* Operation of heavy‑duty industrial cleaning equipment.
* Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials in accordance with policies.
* Additional duties may include working within the wider Production Unit or Patient Catering and working for long periods of time in freezer storage rooms at air temperatures below –18 °C.
* Carry out any other duties deemed reasonable and in line with the banding of the post.
Essential skills and knowledge
* Ability to accept and prioritise instructions.
* Good understanding of catering services.
* Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent physical effort.
* Basic numeracy and literacy education.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience
* Previous knowledge of catering environment.
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
* Basic Allergen training.
* 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.
Job details
Salary: £26,101 per year pro‑rata for part‑time – 24 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent part‑time.
Location: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP.
We welcome all applications regardless of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and especially those from under‑represented groups.
Join a team that contributes to a safe, secure and comfortable hospital environment. We provide a range of benefits including a fitness centre, cycle‑to‑work scheme and childcare support.
NOTE: This role does not meet the UKVI threshold for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Applicants are requested to consider this when applying. For more information see Gov.UK guidance.
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