Location: Willen Hospice, Milton Keynes
Salary: £23,233.31 - £26,286.35, pro rata per annum (actual annual salary for hours worked £10,620.94 - £12,016.62) plus a 10% shift allowance
Working pattern: 16 hours per week on a rolling 4-week rota including alternate weekends
Closing date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Job Summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team.
As a Catering Assistant you will serve customers taking hot and cold drinks orders, you will assist in carrying out basic food preparation tasks as requested including high risk food production such as sandwiches, salads and fresh cakes.
Duties will also include clearing and washing kitchen utensils, loading and unloading dishwasher as required, taking payment for food and ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained.
The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills with a can do and flexible approach with experience of working in a catering/front of house environment. A food hygiene level 1 certificate would be desirable, however full training will be provided.
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About the organisation
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. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Income Generation team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.
- A role with purpose - be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.
- Supportive and caring environment - work with passionate colleagues.
- Great benefits package - generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays), 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.
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Catering Assistant in Milton Keynes employer: Willen Hospice
Join a compassionate team at Willen Hospice, where you can make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive and caring environment. As an Assistant Shop Manager in our new bridal shop, you'll enjoy generous benefits, including 35 days of annual leave, and have the opportunity to grow alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional palliative care. This role not only allows you to engage with customers in a creative retail setting but also contributes to vital fundraising efforts that keep our services free for those in need.
