Salary: £23,233.31 per annum pro rata (£9,957pa for 15 hours per week)
Hours: 15 Hours per week - Worked 11am-2pm Monday to Friday
Location: Willen Hospice
Closing Date: 10 August 2026
About the role
We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated Catering team. If you take pride in great customer service and want to make a difference, then this is the role for you.
What you’ll Do:
Keep the café area clean, tidy and welcoming throughout the day.
Clear and wipe tables regularly, ensuring customers always have a clean space to use.
Sweep and clean floors as needed, following hygiene and safety standards.
Keep tray trolleys cleared regularly to support the smooth running of the café.
Maintain the hygiene standards in the kitchen, cleaning and washing kitchen equipment, ensuring the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times.
What you’ll Need:
A can-do and flexible approach with experience of working in a catering/kitchen 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
A role with purpose – help deliver excellent service 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.
Please be aware that this advert will close early if a high number of applications are received.
