Kitchen Porter

St Mary's Hospice; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training provided

Job summary

St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston, Cumbria, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the Orangery Cafe team. The role is part-time at £12.71 per hour, averaging 21 hours a week with alternate 3- and 4-day weeks and 6-hour shifts, including alternate weekends.

You will support chefs, help with basic prep, wash dishes, and maintain high cleanliness and food safety standards while working closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, catering or food service experience is preferred.
• Full training will be provided for the right person.
• Must be a reliable team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the chefs with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Assisting with basic food preparation, including salads and sandwiches.
• Washing dishes, cutlery and kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Keeping the wash-up area clean and organised during shifts.
• Cleaning kitchen areas, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Disposing of waste safely and responsibly.
• Working closely with front-of-house colleagues for smooth service.
• Carrying out other duties as requested by the Chef.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Flexible

Good attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Work under pressure

Job description

Location Cumbria Region Ulverston Salary £12.71 per hour 21 hours a week (average) alternate weeks of 3 and 4 days - 6 hour shifts including alternate weekends Application Deadline Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Job Summary

Caring, Aspiring, Professional, Sustainable

JOB VACANCY

Kitchen Porter

£12.71 per hour

21 hours per week (average)
Alternate weeks of 3 and 4 days, 6-hour shifts, including alternate weekends

Are you a hardworking and reliable team player who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment? We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Porterto join our team and help deliver a high-quality dining experience for our patients and visitors to the Orangery Cafe

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs in a supportive and welcoming kitchen. Previous kitchen or catering experience is preferred, but not essential, as full training will be provided for the right person.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the chefs with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Assisting with basic food preparation, including salads and sandwiches.
• Washing dishes, cutlery, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Keeping the wash-up area clean and organised throughout your shift.
• Cleaning kitchen areas, including sweeping and mopping floors.
• Disposing of waste safely and responsibly.
• Working closely with front-of-house colleagues to ensure a smooth service.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties as requested by the Chef or Head Chef.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or food service environment is preferred.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.

Why join us?

• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Full induction and training provided.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a professional kitchen.
• A rewarding role where your work makes a real difference every day.

Closing Date: Tuesday 15 th September 2026

Working at St. Marys Hospice

St. Marys Hospice is a wonderful place to work. St. Marys Hospice has a dedicated team of over 100 staff and over 300 volunteers. Working and volunteering for us could be one of the most fulfilling roles you will have, by being part of a great team and making a difference every day. Our dedicated staff help give our community the very highest standard of care.

At St. Marys Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients their families and visitors.

We invest in our staff to ensure that we are compassionate, caring and professional. We value our staff and recognise their achievements.

What we do

St. Marys Hospice is a charity, providing specialist palliative, supportive and care at the end of life for people living with advancing illness, and their families. We have two main bases: the hospice building in Ulverston and the St. Marys Living Well Centre in Barrow in Furness. We also provide care in the home setting and provide therapy groups within the local community.

Hospice services include a 6-8 bedded In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home Service, Family & Bereavement Support Service and Living Well Therapies.

We are also a regional educational hub for palliative and end of life care education and part of the NW Coast Learning Collaborative. We deliver a range of education to internal staff and to the wider health and social care workforce.

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