• Job Description

  Req#: M9155-Z-EA-0625-55?language=en&page=370&sort=publicationDateDes

  Job summary

  CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking passionate, hardworking and reliable individuals to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant (Ward Host).

  The roles are 12 hours and 16 hours per week

  The role of a Ward Host is an exciting opportunity for people who are flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job.

  You will be responsible for assisting clinical staff in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages on several wards, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties. The role is ward based and involves collecting and delivering meals to wards for patients and can be physically demanding.

  If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!

  CHoICE Facilities Services work together;

  To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

  To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

  To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

  To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for this role.

  Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

  Main duties of the job

  To follow food & beverage handling procedures, in accordance with national and local regulations.

  Undertake stock management, receipt and delivery of stock, reporting any discrepancies or damaged goods to Supervisors.

  Maintain the appropriate knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform all food & beverage tasks.

  Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic appearance. Ensuring that the appropriate protective clothing is worn at all times.

  Distribution, delivery and service of food and beverages to wards and departments.

  Ensuring all equipment, working areas, including storerooms, refrigerators and freezers are kept in a clean and hygienic condition and that good hygienic practices are established and maintained at all times.

  Carry out any other duties which are deemed reasonable and in line with the banding of the post.

  • Providing a food and beverage service including catering for special events to patient, staff and visitors.
  • Preparing, assembling and packing meals for patients and staff.
  • Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, in accordance with policies.

  Shift pattern

  Friday - Sunday 1600h - 2000h (12 hours)

  Monday - Thursday, 1600h - 2000h (16 hours)

  CHoICE Catering Services are provided at Sunderland Royal Hospital & Sunderland Eye Infirmary

  About us

  Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

  City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

  Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

  We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

  Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

  Details

  Date posted

  26 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £25,779 a year pro rata for part time - 12 hours per week, 16 hours per week

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  M9155-Z-EA-0625-55

  Job locations

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Kayll Road

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

  Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

  Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Good understanding of catering services

  Desirable

  • 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

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

  Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Basic Allergen training

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

  Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of catering environment

  Physical skills

  Essential

  • Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Good understanding of catering services

  Desirable

  • 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

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

  Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Basic Allergen training

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

  Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of catering environment

  Physical skills

  Essential

  • Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

  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

  City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

  Address

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Kayll Road

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

  Address

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Kayll Road

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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