At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our catering team to prepare and serve meals while maintaining a clean kitchen.
- Company: Holy Cross Hospital, a charity focused on neurorehabilitation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous holidays, free parking, subsidised meals, and gym access.
- Other info: Flexible working options available, with full training provided.
- Why this job: Make a difference by providing high-quality meals in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, teamwork skills, and a commitment to cleanliness; experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Job Description Kitchen Assistant - Holy Cross Hospital (full time)
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends
Salary: £12.71 per hour (enhanced weekend and Bank Holiday rate)
Closing Date: 7th August 2026 however will close earlier if an applicant is appointed sooner.
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team as a full-time kitchen assistant. We are open to exploring job share arrangements for the full-time role and welcome applications from those interested in flexible working.
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our busy catering team. This is an important role that helps ensure patients, visitors and staff receive high-quality meals in a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, cleaning duties and maintaining high standards of food hygiene.
Key Responsibilities- Support the catering team with basic food preparation tasks.
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen, dining and food service areas.
- Wash kitchen equipment, utensils and crockery.
- Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and infection prevention procedures at all times.
- Assist with stock rotation and storage of food supplies.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a positive, friendly and hardworking attitude.
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Has good communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
- Understands the importance of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Is reliable, flexible and willing to learn.
Previous catering or kitchen experience would be desirable but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Holy Cross Hospital is a registered Charity and owned by the Daughters of the Cross. Our expertise is in the provision of neurorehabilitation for our patients. We presently have 42 in patient beds and provide OP Physiotherapy for the local community.
We offer an attractive package as follows:- Generous holiday allowance
- Access to Blue Light scheme
- Access to a pension scheme
- Free staff car parking
- Subsidised meals
- Uniforms provided
- Access to on-site gym facilities
- Discount on MSK physio provided by Holy Cross Physiotherapy Centre
Kitchen Assistants - Full time and Part time in Suffolk employer: Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Hydrotherapists. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from in-service training, generous holiday allowances, and access to on-site gym facilities, all while contributing to meaningful patient care in a dynamic outpatient physiotherapy team. Located in Haslemere, the hospital fosters a culture of innovation and quality improvement, making it an ideal place for those passionate about hydrotherapy and patient rehabilitation.
