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: 03 March 2026
About the role
We're looking for a friendly and reliable Weekend Catering Assistant to join our dedicated Catering team. If take pride in great customer service and want to make a difference, then this is the role for you.
What you'll Do:
* Deliver excellent customer service by preparing and serving a variety of hot and cold drinks.
* Supporting food preparation, including highrisk items such as freshly made sandwiches, salads and cakes.
* Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly – from clearing work stations to washing utensils, and operating the dishwasher.
* Process customer payments efficiently and accurately.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness across the kitchen and service areas at all times.
What you'll Need:
* 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.
About Us:
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.
In return for your skills you can expect
Why join us?
A role with purpose – help deliver fresh, nutritious food and a warm welcome to patients, carers and staff when it matters most.
Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate colleagues.
Great benefits package – including 35 days' holiday (pro-rata for part time), 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.
This appointment is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Check
Please be aware that this advert will close early if a high number of applications are received.
Closing Date: 03 March 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed