This bank post adds a senior catering assistant to the chefs and kitchen team at St Catherine's Hospice, covering ad-hoc hours as the team needs them. The work centres on preparing and serving patient meals, setting the kitchen up for the next morning and catering for small events such as weddings, parties and fundraisers. Shifts run 7.30am to 7pm and are picked up around your own availability, so it suits someone seeking flexible work. Applications go through the online job board, with interviews arranged as they arrive.
What the job involves
- Preparing and serving patient meal trays and beverages
- Preparing salads, fruit and vegetables
- Setting up the kitchen in readiness for the next morning
- Catering for small events such as weddings, parties and fundraising
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen
- Working alongside the kitchen team of staff and volunteers
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent, with good basic English and Maths
- Food Hygiene & Allergens Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
- Previous experience working in a catering environment
Skills & knowledge
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of H&SAW and COSHH standards
- Customer service awareness
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication at all levels
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Other
- Commitment and integrity
- Motivation to engage and empathise with others
- Attention to detail and high standards of presentation and work
- Ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Basic PC skills
- Availability across a variety of days and times, including 7.30am to 7pm shifts
Nice to have
- Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent
- Previous experience of working with volunteers
What’s offered
- Shifts picked up to suit your availability
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
