Salary: £22,222.20 pro rata per annum (actual annual salary for hours worked £10,158.72)
Hours: 16 hours per week (08:00-16:30) – Saturday and Sunday (Job Share Considered)
Location: Milton Keynes
Closing Date: 13 October 2025
About the role
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Weekend Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team.
As a Weekend Catering Assistant you will:
* serve customers taking hot and cold drinks orders
* assist in carrying out basic food preparation tasks as requested including high risk food production such as sandwiches, salads and fresh cakes
* clearing and washing kitchen utensils and loading and unloading dishwasher as required
* ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained
The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills with a can-do and flexible approach with experience of working in a catering/front of house environment.
A food hygiene level 1 certificate would be desirable, however full training will be provided.
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.
Please be aware that this advert will close early if a high number of applications are received.
In return for your skills you can expect
A role with purpose – be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.
Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate colleagues.
Great benefits package – including 35 days’ holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.
Perks and extras – free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Right to Work
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.
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