Catering Assistant

3 months ago

Basildon, United Kingdom St Luke's Hospice Full time

**To have an informal chat about working for us or to discuss access requirements for disabled applicants contact the HR Team using the chat function on our careers page or calling 01268 524 973.**:
**St. Luke's Hospice are a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.**

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual passionate about hospitality, looking to make a meaningful impact in a charity with a compassionate cause. Join St Luke's Hospice as a Catering Assistant and support us in delivering exceptional care through nutritious and delicious meals.

**About the role**:
**Key Responsibilities for Catering Assistant**:

- Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals according to dietary requirements.
- Serve meals to patients and visitors, ensuring a high level of customer service.
- Keep the kitchen and café areas clean and organised, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assist in planning menus and meal schedules in collaboration with the Cook and healthcare team.
- Help maintain inventory and storage of kitchen supplies.
- Assist with washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Provide support to kitchen volunteers and new staff members.
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.

**Salary and Contract for Catering Assistant Position**:
**Salary**: £14,343 to £14,535 per year (£22,412 to £22,711 per year full time equivalent)
**Contract**: Permanent
**Hours**: Part-time 24 hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Sunday on a rotating shift pattern)
**Location**: Basildon Hospice and Thurrock Hospice

**About you**:
**Skills and Qualifications for Catering Assistant**:
**Essential**:

- Previous experience in a catering, kitchen assistant, or similar role.
- Basic food preparation and cooking skills.
- Knowledge of dietary requirements and nutrition.
- Good organisational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Food Safety Certificate Level 2 or willingness to obtain it.

**Desirable**:

- Experience working in a healthcare, hospice, or similar environment.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Experience with dietary guidelines and meal planning.

**Personal Characteristics for Catering Assistant**:

- Passion for hospitality and caring for others through food.
- Attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
- Empathy for the ethos of the Hospice.
- Resilient and able to cope with challenging situations.
- Reliable and trustworthy.

**About applying**:
**Right to Work**:
**Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**:

- Department- Corporate Services- Role- Catering Assistant- Locations- Thurrock Hospice, Basildon Hospice- Contact Human Resources Team People and Development**About St. Luke's Hospice**:
We are a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.

Our care considers people’s medical, spiritual and emotional needs, including support for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and Thurrock can call on us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Working alongside other healthcare providers, our specialist services are available at the hospice, out in the community or in a person’s place of residence. Together, we fulfil people’s choices at the end of their life.

We are a charity and the services we provide are free. We rely on voluntary income from local people to deliver the care they deserve.
- Founded in 1983- Co-workers 650- Turnover £9.8M

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