About this role
Job summary The Catering Assistant plays an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality catering services across Ashgate Hospice. The post holder will assist with food preparation, meal service, hospitality support, stock management, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen, dining, and caf areas. Working alongside catering staff, volunteers, and the wider hospice team, the post holder will help provide a welcoming, professional, and compassionate service to patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers. Duties include supporting patient meal requests, preparing and serving food and beverages, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the catering service. The post holder must interact sensitively and professionally with patients, relatives, volunteers, and visitors, maintain confidentiality at all times, and uphold the hospice values.
Main duties of the job
Meal Preparation & Service: Assist in preparing and serving meals and beverages to patients, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are met with care and efficiency.Patient Comfort: Ensure patients' comfort during mealtimes, addressing their needs promptly and courteously.Hygiene & Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, adhering to infection control policies to provide a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.Stock Management: Assist with deliveries and manage stock rotation, ensuring all food items are stored appropriately and used within their best-before dates.Team Collaboration: Work closely with catering staff and volunteers, supporting each other to deliver high-quality food services.Flexibility: Adapt to various tasks within the catering department as required, demonstrating a willingness to contribute where needed.
About us Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.
Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the role. If youd like to learn more, feel free to contact Mark Taylor at 01246 568801 or email [email protected] . Youre also welcome to arrange a visit to the hospice to see what its like to work with us. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. We cannot accept applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager. If you're successful, a DBS check will be part of the pre-employment process, with further details available in the candidate notes. As a healthcare provider, we prioritise safety, so we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have the flu jab, unless exempt. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, our HR team is available at [email protected] or 01246 568 801. We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or health needs. As part of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion goals, we guarantee to shortlist disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. To support your success, well share interview questions with all will be shortlisted candidates in advance. Additional resources, like the Health Adjustment Passport and Access to Work scheme, are available to support adjustments or needs. For further guidance, you can also reach out to the Disability Employment Service or Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office. Our HR team is happy to help with any questions about adjustments or accessibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to work towards this following appointment
Desirable
NVQ level 2 in Food Production, Catering or Hospitality Experience of working within a catering, hospitality or healthcare environment
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 Ashgate Hospicecare
Address Ashgate Hospice
Ashgate Road
Old Brampton
Chesterfield
S42 7JD
Employer's website https://www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)