We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly Catering Team. This is an important role supporting the delivery of high-quality food and hospitality services for patients, visitors, volunteers and staff.
If you take pride in maintaining high standards, enjoy working as part of a team and are passionate about providing excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help ensure our kitchen runs smoothly, safely and efficiently by:
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Washing dishes, utensils and catering equipment.
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Operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment.
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Cleaning kitchen areas, food storage rooms and refrigeration units.
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Sweeping, mopping and carrying out regular deep-cleaning duties.
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Managing waste disposal and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment.
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Assisting with basic food preparation, including sandwiches, salads, vegetables and breakfast items.
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Supporting food service within the restaurant and hospitality areas.
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Receiving and storing deliveries correctly.
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Carrying out temperature checks and maintaining accurate records.
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Working closely with colleagues to provide an excellent service across the Hospice.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Previous catering experience.
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Good understanding of food hygiene and cleaning standards.
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Basic knowledge of COSHH.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Flexible and reliable approach to work.
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Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
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Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
Desirable
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Experience in a healthcare environment.
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Hospitality or housekeeping experience.
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Customer service experience.
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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
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Knowledge of nutrition.
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Relevant qualification in Catering, Hospitality, Cleaning or Customer Service.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a supportive and welcoming team.
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Opportunities for training and personal development.
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Work in an organisation that makes a real difference to people's lives.
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Contribute to the delivery of exceptional care and service within the Hospice.
At St Luke’s, we offer more than just a job, we offer a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference. In addition to a supportive work environment, we provide opportunities for ongoing training and development, a competitive benefit package, and a chance to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team. You can find out more about our benefits here: https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/work-for-us-benefits
Join Our Team:
If you're ready to bring your expertise and compassion to St Luke’s Hospice and contribute to the well-being of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
The job-holder can expect to work in a space that is free from barriers and attitudes that are free from prejudice: We seek to employ, engage with, and care equally for all we encounter; striving to make our employment, volunteering, events and services free from barriers, and our attitudes free from prejudice, and treating everyone as a unique individual, providing the best experience that we can for each person.
Our values embody our way of working, they are Caring, Respectful, and Pioneering. Working for St Luke’s offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people.
