Hospice Kitchen Assistant: Clean, Caring Catering Support

St Lukes Hospice; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advantageous terms

Family friendly

Health and wellbeing

Learning & development

Misc benefits

Job summary

St Luke’s Hospice Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team in a busy hospice kitchen. You will help keep the kitchen clean, safe and welcoming while supporting food preparation and service to patients, families, staff and volunteers.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and catering team, following food hygiene and safety procedures, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Takes pride in high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, organized and able to follow procedures.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, cookware and catering equipment.
• Operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment.
• Keeping kitchen, storage and food preparation areas clean and hygienic.
• Carrying out routine and deep cleaning duties.
• Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures.
• Preparing vegetables, salads, sandwiches, breakfast items and other light food items.
• Assisting with the service of food to staff, visitors and volunteers.
• Receiving and storing deliveries.
• Managing waste disposal and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety and infection prevention procedures at all times.

Job description

St Luke’s Hospice Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team in a busy hospice kitchen. You will help keep the kitchen clean, safe and welcoming while supporting food preparation and service to patients, families, staff and volunteers.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and catering team, following food hygiene and safety procedures, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation in a supportive, values-driven environment.