Bank Housekeeping / Kitchen Assistant

St. Raphael’s Hospice; Sutton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Sutton is urgently seeking two Housekeeping / Kitchen Assistants. The ideal candidates will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and supporting the kitchen team. Applicants must be available at short notice and adhere to health and safety standards. Experience in similar roles is preferred. This position is vital for ensuring a tidy and welcoming environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Able to manage dietary preferences effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Good communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Take patient orders and prepare light meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in all assigned areas.
• Follow health and safety protocols diligently.
• Report any equipment deficiencies to management.

Skills

Food preparation

Understanding of dietary requirements

Hygiene maintenance

Attention to detail

Job description

URGENT REQUIREMENT - PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

The hospice requires two bank Housekeeping / Kitchen Assistants who can be available at a moments notice and with planned holiday cover, to support our hard working team.

We maintain clean and tidy environments throughout all rooms and common areas of the Hospice, and assist in the kitchen with food prep and ensure proper sanitation to health and safety standards throughout. The role consists of the following requirements :

Kitchen

• Take patients orders and requests.
• Understand dietary requirement / preferences.
• To cook light meals and provide drinks to patients.
• Inform Housekeeping Manager of stock levels.
• Keep kitchen including fridge compliant to Health and Safety standards.

Housekeeping

• To maintain a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness within all areas of work assigned by the Housekeeping Manager.
• To follow procedures laid down by the Housekeeping Manager.
• To ensure that Health and Safety policies are carried out, especially regarding cross infection, and to take all necessary precautions.
• To be clean, neat and tidy in appearance and always wear the uniform provided by the Hospice.
• To be responsible for equipment and its care and to report any deficiencies to the Housekeeping Manager.
• To undertake any other related housekeeping duties as directed from time to time by the Housekeeping Manager.