Catering Assistant

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to help our small friendly kitchen team, providing assistance in food preparation and assisting with daily cleaning and regular deep cleaning of the catering area, equipment and surfaces.

The food we provide is a highly valued part of our service, making a real difference to our patients, families, staff and visitors. The team also provides catering to Hospice functions, as and when required.

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.

In this role you will have regular contact with patients, their families and visitors, therefore a friendly, caring and approachable manner is essential, with the resilience to work in a Hospice setting.

In turn, we\’ll be right here to support you and your development

The Opportunity

To work within the kitchen providing assistance to catering staff in food preparation and cleaning on an ad-hoc basis.

To assist the Head of Catering and/or Senior Cook in food preparation as required.

To with general and deep cleaning of catering area and equipment.

Represent the organisation and uphold the organisations reputation and values.

• Food hygiene certificate level 2
• Experience working as a kitchen assistant within a commercial kitchen environment
• Experience of cleaning all catering equipment and food preparation.
• Experience working as part of a team and a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Act as an ambassador for the Hospice at all times
• Hourly salary £11.44
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities

Ability to work across 7 days on an ad-hoc basis with the flexibility to work occasional evenings

• Free onsite parking
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro
• You\’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• Don\’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity

Please note: If you don\’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume you have not been successful.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Berkhamsted: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• If yes, please specify your current work authorization status (e.g., UK citizen, permanent resident, work visa holder, etc.)

Experience:

• Commercial Kitchen Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person