About this role
Job summary
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Our Kitchen team play a vital role is providing fresh, delicious meals from scratch for patients, families and staff. We are looking for bank staff to offer flexible support to help us maintain our high standards!
Main duties of the job
This post is offered on a bank basis, covering ad-hoc hours depending on business need. This is a great opportunity if you're looking for flexibility, picking up shifts to suit your availability while supporting the team during busy periods, holidays and shortages.
This position would suit someone who is seeking a flexible working arrangement who has availability across a variety of days and times, the shift times are between 7.30am - 7pm.
About us
About Us:
St Catherines Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, wed love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a friendly, dedicated individual who enjoys working as part of a supportive team? Do you bring enthusiasm, organisation and high standards to you work? Are you looking for a flexible and diverse role?
We are seeking a Bank Senior Catering Assistant to support our Chef's and kitchen team. You will be preparing and serving patient meals, setting up the kitchen in readiness for the next morning and catering for small events such as weddings, parties and fundraising events.
Previous experience in a kitchen environment is desirable however we would provide full training for the successful candidate.
Senior Catering Assistant role involves:
Preparing patient meal trays and serving beverages Preparing salads, fruits and vegetables Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen Assisting with catering for a variety of Hospice events Working with our friendly kitchen team made up of staff and volunteers
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working within a catering environment Knowledge & experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Desirable
Previous experience of working with volunteers
Attitude and Behaviours Essential
Flexible attitude to working hours especially with regard to covering absence and holidays, including bank holidays, working evening and weekends Demonstrates commitment to St Catherine's vision and values
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, good basic English & Maths Food Hygiene & Allergens Level 2 qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent
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 Catherine’s Hospice
Address St. Catherines Hospice
Grace Holland Avenue
Pease Pottage
West Sussex
RH11 9SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)