Job Description

The Bistro at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity prides itself on delivering a freshly prepared and home cooked menu of delicious items for our patients, staff and visitors. We now have a fantastic opportunity to join this team as our new Kitchen Assistant!


This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, based on-site at our Hospice in Cambridge. The role will work on a rota basis which includes every other weekend, and some bank holiday working.


As our Kitchen Assistant you will support our team of Chefs to ensure the smooth running of our kitchen on a day-to-day basis, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and service.


Main duties will include:


Washing kitchen crockery and utensils Preparing basic food (salad bar and sandwiches) and assisting with kitchen duties as requested by the Chefs Assisting with front of house when required, serving customers and taking payments Cleaning kitchen and food preparation areas Checking and logging deliveries and ensuring they are properly stored

To be successful in this role candidates must have a good standard of education, have previous experience working in a customer service environment and have a considerate approach towards visitors and patients.


In return you'll join our friendly hospitality team and contribute to #makingeverymomentcount for our patients and families.


Please note that this post is subject to a Standard DBS check.


Interviews for this role will take place on 24th October.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-rata'd for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.


Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.


Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.