Job Description

Please apply for this vacancy via the St Catherines Hospice Website where you can find a detailed .
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Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented catering team in the role of Bank Senior Catering Assistant. We are seeking a talented, compassionate individual to join our kitchen team.
You will be preparing and serving patient suppers, supporting our Chef's in the preparation of patient breakfasts,lunches, staff meals.You will also be setting up the kitchen in readiness for the next morning and catering for small events.
About us
When you join St Catherines, youll be joining a supportive team all working towards abig ambition: to help everyone face death informed, supported and pain free. If that sounds like something youd find fulfilling, please apply today.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
15.49 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0271-25-0004
Job locations
St. Catherines Hospice
Grace Holland Avenue
Pease Pottage
Crawley
West Sussex
RH119SL
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position would suit someone who is seeking a flexible working arrangement who has availability across a variety of days and times.
Previous experience in a kitchen environment is desirable however full training will be available for the successful candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position would suit someone who is seeking a flexible working arrangement who has availability across a variety of days and times.
Previous experience in a kitchen environment is desirable however full training will be available for the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Previous experience of working within a catering environment
• Knowledge & experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards
• Customer service awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good motivational skills with the ability to engage and empathise with others
• High degree of commitment and integrity
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Good presentation and high standard of work
• Ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Attention to detail and a strong motivation to maintain high standards.
• Basic PC Skills
• Previous experience of working with volunteers

• Previous experience of working with volunteers

• Flexible attitude to working hours especially with regard to covering absence and holidays, including bank holidays, working evening and weekend
• High standard of integrity and reliability
• A positive and assertive attitude to all aspects of work
• Demonstrates commitment to St Catherine's vision and values.
• Can do supporting attitude

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, good basic English & Maths
• Food Hygiene & Allergens Level 2 qualification or equivalent

• Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent

• Good organisational skills
• Previous experience of working within a catering environment
• Knowledge & experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards
• Customer service awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good motivational skills with the ability to engage and empathise with others
• High degree of commitment and integrity
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Good presentation and high standard of work
• Ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Attention to detail and a strong motivation to maintain high standards.
• Basic PC Skills
• Previous experience of working with volunteers

• Previous experience of working with volunteers

• Flexible attitude to working hours especially with regard to covering absence and holidays, including bank holidays, working evening and weekend
• High standard of integrity and reliability
• A positive and assertive attitude to all aspects of work
• Demonstrates commitment to St Catherine's vision and values.
• Can do supporting attitude

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, good basic English & Maths
• Food Hygiene & Allergens Level 2 qualification or equivalent

• Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent