Catering Assistant

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Catering Assistant

Tees Valley Hospital

20hrs permanent contract (will include weekends, evenings & bank holidays)

Tees Valley Hospital part of the Ramsay Health Care Group we are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team. Tees Valley Hospital is in the grounds of Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough and opened in February 2018. The hospital delivers a range of specialties including endoscopy, orthopaedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, gynaecology, dermatology to both NHS and self funding and insured patients.

Reporting to the Catering Supervisor you will provide a high standard of catering service, as part of the support services team. The department opens from 7.00am until 6.00pm with a variety of shifts available during those hours. Experience is not essential as we will provide all training necessary for the position although it will benefit you if you have worked previously in a fast-paced environment to high standards.

If this is you and you possess excellent communication and customer service skills, you are looking for a challenge? Be versatile and not afraid to take on additional challenges as you develop in this key role.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Possess Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate for Catering (if not already held company funded training must be undertaken)
• To obtain food and beverage orders from patients, staff and visitors to the hospital
• To assist in the preparation and service of food to patients, staff and visitors to the hospital
• To assist in the preparation and service of buffets to visitors, functions and meetings.
• To clean on a daily basis all areas of the catering department to the agreed standard
• To have a good understanding of current health and hygiene regulations and ensure that these are adhered to in the preparation and service of all foodstuffs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A willingness to work positively with a team to achieve team goals and excellence in service delivery.
• Outstanding professional customer service and inter-personal skills
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Attention to detail.

In return we offer:

• Attractive rates of pay dependent upon skills and qualifications.
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Uniform provided.
• Long Service Awards
• Staff discount and voluntary benefits
• Childcare Vouchers
• On-going training and development
• Free parking

Please apply by visiting www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers to complete an online application form and attach your CV.

For further information please contact Caroline Jubb, Catering Supervisor on 01642 087333 or email caroline.jubb@ramsayhealth.co.uk

Closing date: 1/10/2026.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.