Cleaning and Catering Assistant

The Myton Hospices; Warwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity hospice is seeking a part-time Cleaning and Catering Assistant to prepare and serve meals, and maintain cleanliness in the Warwick hospice. The successful candidate will have relevant experience, food safety knowledge, and a willingness to learn. This position offers 22.5 hours per week on a rota and includes additional benefits like increased pension contributions, annual leave, and wellness support. The hospice encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Increased employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional leave purchasing

Discount schemes including Blue Light Card

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site flu jabs

24/7 GP access

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, catering, or housekeeping roles is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is required.
• Willingness to learn and undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients and visitors.
• Undertake cleaning, laundry, and housekeeping tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen Assistant experience

Catering experience

Housekeeping experience

Food safety knowledge

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

Help us make a difference to people with life‑limiting illnesses…

At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life‑limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much‑loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 25 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team as a Cleaning and Catering Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients, visitors, staff members and volunteers
• Undertake laundry, cleaning and housekeeping activities
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety

You will be based at our Warwick hospice, however, you may be expected to travel to Coventry or Rugby on occasion.

This is a permanent, part time position, working 22.5 hours per week on a rota (which can include weekends and bank holidays).

About you

• Kitchen Assistant, Catering or Housekeeping experience
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge
• A willingness to undertake training
• The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)

This role will involve a standard DBS check, because it involves interacting with patients. We will arrange and cover the cost of this check.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under‑represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.

Benefits of working at Myton

• Increased employer pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
• Additional leave purchasing
• Winter savings club
• Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
• Death in service benefit
• Dedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
• Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on‑site flu jabs
• Free feminine hygiene products
• 24/7 GP access
• Free eye tests
• #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
• Menopause support

How to apply

Please apply on The Myton Hospices website. Our application form is quick to complete – simply fill in your contact details, attach your CV, and write a short covering statement.

If you would prefer a paper application form, or if you have any questions, including support or adjustments, please contact HR on 01926 838 849, [e-mail], or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX.

We now share interview questions with all candidates in advance, to help reduce nerves and enable you to truly show your best abilities. You are also welcome to bring any notes with you to your interview, if you would find this helpful.