Catering Assistant - Newcastle Hospice

Marie Curie; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity providing end-of-life care in Newcastle is recruiting part-time Catering Assistants. You will support daily catering services, maintain high food hygiene standards, and prepare meals under the direction of the Head Chef. Candidates should have knowledge of food hygiene regulations, the ability to work in a team, and experience in a culinary setting. This role offers competitive leave policies and training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry-leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for travel

Defined contribution pension schemes

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and practice all regulations of food hygiene.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace.
• Experience in a catering department or kitchen.
• Knowledge of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily catering services at the hospice.
• Maintain a level 5 food hygiene rating.
• Prepare simple meals under chef's direction.
• Contribute to smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Knowledge of food hygiene regulations

Teamwork ability

Health and safety awareness

Catering experience

Maintenance of hygienic environment

Job description

Compensation: GBP 24,465 per annum.

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity. We are the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end‑of‑life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

Job Description

We are recruiting for 2 part‑time Catering Assistants to join the team at our hospice in Newcastle.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 £24,465 pro rata per annum + enhancements.

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Newcastle Hospice

Closing date: 26th January 2026

Interview date: TBC

The Marie Curie Newcastle Hospice provides high quality care in a comfortable environment for patients with a life limiting illness and their loved ones. Our Garden Café is open from 8.30am to 6pm every day and sells a variety of refreshments, light snacks and meals for our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will assist in the daily provision of all catering services at the Hospice, working to ensure that we maintain our level 5 food hygiene rating, and our commitment to providing a consistently high‑quality food service.

You will be a vital member of the catering team, contributing to the smooth operation of the kitchen and you must be able to undertake general kitchen duties and food preparation and cook simple meals under direction of the Head Chef. You will need to be flexible, well presented and highly organised.

What we’re looking for:

• To have knowledge of and practice all regulations of food hygiene (as required in the Food Safety Manual)
• Ability to work well within a team
• Awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace
• Experience/knowledge of working in a catering department/kitchen
• Knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for pension
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Gair, Talent Acquisition Advisor – [e-mail].

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail].