Bank Senior Catering Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

St Catherine's Hospice is seeking a senior catering assistant to join the kitchen team on ad-hoc hours. You will prepare and serve patient meals, set up kitchens for the next day and help cater for small events like weddings and fundraisers. Shifts run 7:30am to 7pm and are chosen around your availability.

The role requires prior catering experience, basic English and Maths, and a focus on safety and hygiene in a hospital setting. A flexible, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent, with good basic English and Maths.
• Food Hygiene & Allergens Level 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication at all levels

Customer service awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Basic PC skills

Job description

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