Catering Assistant

About our Catering Team:

Looking for a rewarding role where you can help make a difference to people’s lives? Here at Princess Alice Hospice, you can have that.

Our Catering Team make a difference to the care we deliver by providing a high-quality service to patients, visitors and staff in our Hospice facilities, including the In-Patient Unit, Wellbeing Centre, Dining Room, Coffee Shop and meeting rooms.

About the role:

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly and productive Catering team to help with some aspects of catering preparation, and to be our front of house person.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the kitchen and all other designated food related areas are cleared and kept to the required standards, as well as assisting in the smooth running of the Dining room, Coffee shop and Conference Centre.

Training and support will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, and complete further training and development if desired.

About you:

You’ll enjoy interacting with the public and our staff colleagues and show that you have our core values (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence) at heart.

You’ll be friendly, reliable and take pride in maintaining working standards and responsibilities. No previous experience is required, but a willingness to learn.

In return, as well as our competitive salary which includes an enhancement for weekend work and the opportunity to join an organisation which puts patients at the heart of what we do, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)

• Educational and professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Blue Light Card discount card
• Access to our Group Pension Scheme
• Excellent changing facilities (with showers, fresh towels, and hairdryers)
• Wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.

Discover the difference you can be.

About us:

Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex.

How to apply:

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At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

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