Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11,459.52 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ellenor |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 250901 |
Summary
Part Time Catering Assistant
Salary: £11,459.52 per annum
Hours: 18 hours per week, Monday – Wednesday, 12pm – 6pm
Location: Hospice, ellenor, Coldharbour road, DA11 7HQ
ellenor is looking for an experienced 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.
You should have a “can do attitude”, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work alone but also as part of a busy team.
The post is subject to a DBS clearance.
We place great value on staff support and wellbeing and offer a benefit scheme. Members of the NHS Pension Scheme can transfer their pension providing they have contributed within the last 12 months.
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.
Application Deadline: Friday, 19th September 2025
Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Salary: £11,459.52 per annum
Hours: 18 hours per week, Monday – Wednesday, 12pm – 6pm
Location: Hospice, ellenor, Coldharbour road, DA11 7HQ
ellenor is looking for an experienced 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.
You should have a “can do attitude”, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work alone but also as part of a busy team.
The post is subject to a DBS clearance.
We place great value on staff support and wellbeing and offer a benefit scheme. Members of the NHS Pension Scheme can transfer their pension providing they have contributed within the last 12 months.
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.
Application Deadline: Friday, 19th September 2025
Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
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