Overview
Bank Senior Catering Assistant role within St Catherine’s Hospice a flexible position in our catering team. The successful candidate will prepare and serve patient suppers, support the Chefs with breakfasts, lunches, and staff meals, and help set up the kitchen for the next day and for small events.
Details
Date posted: 26 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £15.49 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: B0271-25-0005
Location: St Catherine’s Hospice, Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex, RH119SL
Employer: St Catherine’s Hospice
Employer website: https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Important: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a disclosure check will be required.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve patient suppers; assist with patient breakfasts, lunches, and staff meals.
* Set up the kitchen in readiness for the next morning and cater for small events.
* Provide flexible support across a variety of days and times.
* Support the kitchen team and work with the Chef(s) as required.
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent; good basic English & Maths.
* Food Hygiene & Allergens Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
* Desirable: Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent.
Experience
* Good organisational skills.
* Previous experience in a catering environment.
* Knowledge & experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards.
* Customer service awareness and strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work under pressure.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
* Basic PC skills and experience of working with volunteers (desirable).
Attitude and Behaviours
* Flexible attitude to working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
* High standard of integrity and reliability.
* Positive and proactive attitude; demonstrates commitment to St Catherine’s vision and values.
Please apply for this vacancy via the St Catherine’s Hospice website where you can find a detailed Job Description.
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