Catering Assistant

Salary £23,874 FTE

Location Bristol

The Vacancy

We are recruiting for a part time Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team at the Hospice in Brentry.

Working in a supportive and collaborative environment for a much-loved local Charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of thousands of patients, their families and carers when it matters most, you will help to prepare, cook and serve food and beverages to patients.

The details

• 16 hours per week
• 14:30 - 18:30 Mondays, Thursdays, and every other weekend
• 9:00 - 13:00 Fridays
• Permanent position

What you will do

• Be a vital part of the catering operation and ensure our busy kitchens run smoothly
• Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages.
• Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and tidy
• Clean equipment ovens fryers etc

What you will bring:

• A can-do attitude and flexible approach to working
• Excellent attention to detail, plus good communication skills
• Previous experience (at least 6 months) in a similar role
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• General knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Basic Food Hygiene Qualification
• Knowledge of allergy requirements

We know sometimes the perfect candidate doesnt exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they dont tick every box. If youre excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience were looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what were looking for!

For more information about the role please go to the job description located at the bottom of the page or contact Louise Whalen, lead chef at *************@stpetershospice.org

Please be aware that we will review applications as they come in and therefore may close the vacancy before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply early.  

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this. 

About Us

Weve spent over 40 years helping people die in peace, and with dignity. Combining compassion with clinical expertise, we provide patients with the best possible care at the end of their lives.

Were here for the people around our patients too - those closest to them. Before, during and after a bereavement, we provide support thats remembered forever.

We think its that unforgettable support that inspires people to give back to St Peters. To fundraise for us. Donate. Volunteer. Were not exaggerating when we say that we couldnt do what we do without our wonderful supporters. We really cant thank them enough.  

We want to help many more people to die well. And were doing this by teaching others. As a centre of educational excellence, we share our skills with other health professionals, helping the NHS and care homes to provide better end-of-life care. 

Were here for all, for free, forever. 

If you join our clinical team, we offer NHS Agenda for Change benefits such as: 

• NHS equivalent salaries
• Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for previous NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years service)
• Continuation in the NHS pension scheme for existing members
• Recognition of previous NHS service for sick pay

There are many benefits to working at St Peters including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata. This increases the longer youre with us
• Competitive salary 
• Pension, with employer matched contributions up to 6%

• Enhanced sick pay, rising with service to a maximum of 12 weeks full and 12 weeks half pay.
• ​Birthday leave - a day off in the month of your birthday
• Ability to buy or sell up to three days of annual leave per year
• Volunteer leave
• Life insurance scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card
• Home and electronics salary sacrifice scheme
• Free parking at our main office sites
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Travel discounts
• Eye care scheme
• Annual flu vaccine scheme

• Comprehensive induction 
• In-house learning & development team 
• Continual professional development

Life is busy and we all want to enjoy a healthy work/life balance. Thats why we offer flexible working hours, and if its practical for your role, we also offer hybrid working.

You can split your hours between your home and our offices in Brentry and Long Ashton. We think this is a good way to work - it gives you the convenience of working from home and the camaraderie of being with colleagues in the office.

We want our teams to reflect the diversity of our community - and we want everyone to feel that they belong. Thats why weve joined ENEI: Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion. This is a UK based, not-for-profit organisation that helps employers build and maintain diverse teams and inclusive cultures. Were really pleased to have ENEI supporting us on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion journey.

Just as we offer care to all, we welcome applications from everyone. We want to hear from you regardless of your age, disability, religion or belief, sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Documents

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Information :

• Company : Countryside Properties
• Position : Catering Assistant
• Location : Bristol, South West
• Country : GB