Catering assistant in Gateshead inGateshead PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the NHS hospital kitchen at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Old Durham Road, Gateshead (NE9 6SX) as a Catering Assistant for QE Facilities. This part‑time permanent post involves basic food preparation and plating, serving meals and beverages on the wards, washing and maintaining kitchen equipment, supporting stock control and storage, and upholding strict food hygiene and health & safety standards so patients receive safe, nutritious and well‑presented meals. The role suits caring, practical people — particularly women and carers looking for a rewarding hands‑on role — who can follow dietary and allergen guidance, work well in a team or independently, and communicate sensitively with patients and colleagues.

QE Facilities is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and provides non‑clinical services across the Trust; please note terms and conditions differ from the Trust and sponsorship is not available. The post offers a salary of £24,465 a year, requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and would suit candidates with basic food preparation skills and knowledge of food hygiene (Level 2 Food Hygiene desirable) or prior catering/healthcare experience. For more details and to apply, please use the Apply Now button alongside this advert — you can also find the vacancy on jobsincare.com.