This role matters. We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our experienced and supportive Catering department, could it be you? This is a 12-month fixed term role for 15 hours per week, working 2 out of 7 days as part of a flexible rota, from 7.30am until 3.30pm each shift.
The Hospice's catering team fulfils an important role in delivering a high level of quality food and customer service to our busy Courtyard Café, the patients in our care and the wider Hospice team. The quality of meals, the manner in which they are displayed and served and the surroundings in which meals are consumed are particularly important.
St John's Hospice has a 5* Food Hygiene rating and boasts a large modern kitchen environment, and you will play an important part in continuing to maintain these high standards.
The Hospice also offers a range of staff benefits, including 7 weeks annual leave per year, free on-site parking and an 8% Employer funded pension scheme.
If you are looking use your skills in a role where every day you can see the difference you have made to people's lives, come and join us.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please get in touch with our Head Chef Dawn on, or via email Alternatively why not pop into our Courtyard Café and see what you could be part of
This post is subject to a standard DBS check. The cost of this check is currently £26.30 and this will be deducted from the successful applicants first salary payment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Location:
St John's Hospice, Lancaster
Hours:
15 per week (2 out of 7 days)
Working pattern:
7.30am - 3.30pm
Role Type:
12-month Fixed Term
Pay:
£9,531.60* - £9,828.00 per annum (based on 15 hours / week, dependent on pension scheme)
Holiday:
27 days plus usual Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Pension:
St John's Hospice Pension Scheme (St John's pays an 8% employer contribution) or NHS Pension may be continued subject to eligibility
Closing Date:
Sunday 28th September 2025
We look forward to hearing from you soon.