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Catering Assistant

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

DURHAM, DH1 5TW

Salary

£24,852

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 September 2026

12 days left

Job description

Serving, beverages and meals to public and staff in the Cafe quick cafe in the provision of a highly professional catering service at Durham Hospital....

To work in the cafe on ground floor level under the

direction of the Retail suprviser, serving light meals and drinks to the public and staff. Temperature controls, quality, presentation, hygiene and safety are

all paramount to the role.

To be involved in the electronic till system.

Ensure high standards of food service, reheating of food

and ensuring quality control process throughout.

To ensure temperature monitoring and recording of all

reheating of food in accordance with standards as laid down in the Catering

Departments Policies and Procedures and Hazard Analysis Critical Control

Points(HACCP)

Assist with receipt, quality assurance and stock control of

goods received from the Main kitchen. Correct storage and security of goods,

adhering to stock rotation practices in accordance with kitchen HACCP.

Assist in Hygiene Audits and Cleaning Schedules

inspections for your area of work is completed weekly, liaising with the Retail

Supervisor to ensure that any remedial work is carried out.

To assist in the general cleaning of crockery and kitchen

utensils using the dishwashing machine and by hand when required.

To support and assist the Retail supervisor and Retail

Catering Manager in the provision of a highly professional catering service at

Durham Hospital and to ensure that high quality standards are met at all times

To follow the policies and procedures laid down by the

catering services in the day to day operational management of food service and

to ensure a high quality and cost effective service

To ensure that food safety and allergen regulations are

adhered to at all times.

Provide and maintain a highly customer focused service to

all usersAmand

Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at

risk whilst completing the required duties.

Initially deal with any complaints or comments regarding the

service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or public.

Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working

arrangements, and encourage change of working practice following major life

changing events.

Where available, visa sponsorship is subject to the role meeting the Home Office Skilled Worker eligibility requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the role being eligible for sponsorship and meeting the applicable salary threshold and other immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.

This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.

We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

  • A Competitive salary
  • Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
  • Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
  • Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it

Desirable

  • A good standard of literacy and numeracy

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Natural & enthusiastic staff member

Desirable

  • Knowledge of catering sector

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change

Experience

Essential

  • Effective interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Industry experience within catering services

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

3 September 2026

Last checked

5 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

CSC
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

NHS organisation

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