About this role
Job summary
20 hours per week to be worked over a 7 day rota.
£25,853 per annum full time which is £13,788 per annum actual salary.
Salary includes an allowance for working weekends and bank holidays.
St Oswalds is a warm and friendly organisation dedicated to providing compassionate care to those in need. As a Catering Assistant you will play a vital role in helping to create a comforting and welcoming environment for our patients and their families.
You will work as part of St Oswalds catering team supporting the Chefs in the preparation and provision of attractive and nutritious meals for patients, children, staff, volunteers and visitors. Basic catering experience required.
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Interview date: To be arranged during w/c 8th June 2026
Main duties of the job
This role involves direct contact with vulnerable adults, children, or other at-risk individuals. You will be expected to safeguard and promote the welfare of each child, young person and young adult, maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and an understanding of standard reporting procedures.
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best.Please contact [email protected] if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.
About us
You are welcome to come and visit us to look around St Oswalds and meet the staff so you can fully appreciate the working environment and the full potential of the role. Please contact Ryan Mack, Catering Manager on 01912850063 if you wish to arrange a visit or require further information about this role.
Due to the nature of this role in a hospice setting, we need to carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) if you are appointed.
Disability Confident Leader.
Registered Charity No. 503386
St Oswalds Hospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found
Job description Job responsibilities
To work as part of St Oswalds catering team supporting the Chefs in the preparation and provision of attractive and nutritious meals for patients, children, staff, volunteers and visitors.
To provide additional cover for holidays and sickness outside of normal working hours if required by mutual agreement.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please see job description for full details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name St Oswald's Hospice Ltd
Address Regent Ave
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1EE
Employer's website https://www.stoswaldsuk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)