Overview
Part Time Catering Assistant. Salary: £11,459.52 per annum. Hours: 18 hours per week, Monday – Wednesday, 12pm – 6pm. Location: Hospice, ellenor, Coldharbour road, DA11 7HQ. ellenor is looking for an experienced catering assistant to join the hospice. You will be part of a skilled catering team, operating 365 days per year delivering high quality service to our patients, staff and visitors.
Good wholesome food is fundamental to providing quality end-of-life care, and we are looking for an applicant with the passion and drive to deliver a catering service of the very highest standards.
The post is subject to a DBS clearance. We value staff support and wellbeing and offer a benefit scheme. Members of the NHS Pension Scheme can transfer their pension providing they have contributed within the last 12 months.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the wider Hospice team to cook meals for patients and customers
* Prepare and cook fresh food on a daily basis
* Food preparation, cooking, cleaning, liaising with customers, staff and patients regarding meal requirements
* Assist in preparing meals and snacks for the in-house café
* Demonstrate a can-do attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team
Essential requirements
* Proven experience in cooking or working in a kitchen environment
* Excellent customer service skills
* Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload
* Demonstrable catering skills from either a Residential or Care Home setting, or home cooking skills
Application details
Application Deadline: Friday, 19th September 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 30th September 2025.
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