Bank Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.68 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Bank Rate |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Farleigh Hospice |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changings needs of the community we serve and we are looking for highly motivated catering assistant to join our team.
We are seeking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to work on an ad hoc basis within our onsite kitchen and café. The successful candidate will be professional, responsive and friendly and be able to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative. You will assist in the preparation and serving of meals and ensure that high standards of food hygiene and cleaning are maintained.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who like to meet people and are enthusiastic about providing a first class catering service to patients, visitors, staff and volunteers.
You will be;
· Someone who can work on their own and as part of a team
· Able to maintain high standards of service and hygiene
· Willing to learn new skills
· Physically able to undertake manual handling tasks applicable to the role
You will have;
· Previous catering experience
· Good communication skills
· Ability to work well as part of a team
We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.
If you require further information please view the job description or contact the recruiting manager Michelle von Kimmelmann on 01245 457 392 or email michelle.vonkimmelmann@farleighhospice.org .
(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications, we will close the vacancy before the closing date)
Farleigh Hospice is committed to:
Creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Farleigh Hospice operates a three-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670
We are seeking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to work on an ad hoc basis within our onsite kitchen and café. The successful candidate will be professional, responsive and friendly and be able to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative. You will assist in the preparation and serving of meals and ensure that high standards of food hygiene and cleaning are maintained.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who like to meet people and are enthusiastic about providing a first class catering service to patients, visitors, staff and volunteers.
You will be;
· Someone who can work on their own and as part of a team
· Able to maintain high standards of service and hygiene
· Willing to learn new skills
· Physically able to undertake manual handling tasks applicable to the role
You will have;
· Previous catering experience
· Good communication skills
· Ability to work well as part of a team
We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.
If you require further information please view the job description or contact the recruiting manager Michelle von Kimmelmann on 01245 457 392 or email michelle.vonkimmelmann@farleighhospice.org .
(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications, we will close the vacancy before the closing date)
Farleigh Hospice is committed to:
Creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Farleigh Hospice operates a three-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670