Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | DA11 7HQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ellenor |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Jobref250707 |
Summary
ellenor is looking for an experienced cook/catering assistant to join the hospice. You will be part of a skilled catering team, operating 365 days per year delivering high quality service to our patients, staff and visitors.
Good wholesome food is fundamental to providing quality end-of-life care, and we are looking for an applicant with the passion and drive to deliver a catering service of the very highest standards.
Duties will include food preparation, cooking, cleaning, liaising with customers, staff and most importantly with patients directly regarding their meal requirements. You will also assist in preparing meals & snacks for our in-house café, with the opportunity to help develop new menu options that accommodate the requirements of a diverse population.
You should have a “can do attitude”, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work alone but also as part of a busy team.
This is a weekend role with the possibility of days during the week depending on operational needs therefore you must be flexible.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
• Collaborate with the wider Hospice team to cook meals for patients and customers
• Prepare and cook fresh food on a daily basis
Essential requirements:
• Proven experience in cooking or working in a kitchen environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable experience of catering skills from either a Residential or Care Home setting, home cooking skills.
How to apply:
By application form either online, downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to HR@ellenor.org.
CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered.
Good wholesome food is fundamental to providing quality end-of-life care, and we are looking for an applicant with the passion and drive to deliver a catering service of the very highest standards.
Duties will include food preparation, cooking, cleaning, liaising with customers, staff and most importantly with patients directly regarding their meal requirements. You will also assist in preparing meals & snacks for our in-house café, with the opportunity to help develop new menu options that accommodate the requirements of a diverse population.
You should have a “can do attitude”, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work alone but also as part of a busy team.
This is a weekend role with the possibility of days during the week depending on operational needs therefore you must be flexible.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
• Collaborate with the wider Hospice team to cook meals for patients and customers
• Prepare and cook fresh food on a daily basis
Essential requirements:
• Proven experience in cooking or working in a kitchen environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable experience of catering skills from either a Residential or Care Home setting, home cooking skills.
How to apply:
By application form either online, downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to HR@ellenor.org.
CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered.
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