Kitchen Assistant (Bank Hours) – Hospice Kitchen

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Luke's Hospice is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on bank hours to support our catering team in Thurrock. This role contributes to the opening team for Seasons @ St. Luke’s by AnuragFoodStory, launching in Summer 2026, with opportunities for development in a hospitality setting.

You will work with chefs and clinical teams to meet meal schedules, follow recipes, and maintain high hygiene standards while handling varying shift patterns including early starts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, catering or food preparation setting.
• Demonstrates practical food preparation skills and following recipes.
• Willing to obtain Level 2 Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of ingredients and simple meal components according to recipes.
• Assist with plating, portioning and serving while following hygiene guidelines.
• Carry out basic prep tasks like washing, peeling and weighing ingredients.
• Ensure correct storage, labelling and rotation of stock.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas and comply with safety policies.
• Operate kitchen equipment under supervision and report faults promptly.
• Support deliveries, unpacking, stock rotation and simple inventory checks.
• Collaborate with chefs and staff to meet meal service schedules and dietary needs.
• Adhere to health and safety, confidentiality and infection control procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Job description

St. Luke's Hospice is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on bank hours to support our catering team in Thurrock. This role contributes to the opening team for Seasons @ St. Luke’s by AnuragFoodStory, launching in Summer 2026, with opportunities for development in a hospitality setting.

You will work with chefs and clinical teams to meet meal schedules, follow recipes, and maintain high hygiene standards while handling varying shift patterns including early starts and weekends.