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Catering Assistant x2

Type:

Location:

East Cheshire Hospice

Hours:

15 hours including weekends and bank holidays

Salary:

FTE £24,733 (actual salary £9,893.20)

Closing date:

01-03-2026

At East Cheshire Hospice, we provide compassionate end-of-life care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our team is dedicated to delivering not just medical support, but comfort, dignity, and nourishment to patients and their loved ones. We are now looking for a Catering Assistant to help us continue delivering meals made with care.

You’ll work as part of a tight-knit team in an exciting, fast-moving environment, assisting with the preparation of food, serving of meals, cleaning and washing up, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance with hygiene regulations at all times.

· Help our team of chefs prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks tailored to individual dietary needs

· Support the catering team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

· Assist with kitchen duties including dishwashing, stock rotation and food storage

· Provide a kind, sensitive service to patients, families and visitors

What we can offer you:

· Work in a meaningful, rewarding environment

· Free parking at the Hospice

· Comprehensive learning and development, with excellent training opportunities

· Subsidised meals at the Hospice

· Staff Benefits – including access to thousands of money saving offers via NHS Blue Light Card

What you will need:

· A caring and compassionate approach to work

· Basic food preparation and kitchen experience (healthcare setting is a plus, but not essential)

· Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)

· Respect for patient confidentiality and dignity

· Good communication skills

· Confidence to work as part of a team and on your own

We welcome informal visits and pre-application discussion. To arrange a visit, or to discuss the role further please contact Hannah Bentham – HR Advisor on 01625 664994

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

Diversity Statement:

We are passionate about creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that promotes and values diversity and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. However, we know that there is a lot to learn and do, and we are committed to doing so because it’s the right thing to do for both our workforce and the people we care for. No person (staff, volunteer, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010 regardless of race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. We also believe in taking an intersectional look at equality and ensuring we support our staff, volunteers, patients and members of the public taking into account our role in equity and health inequalities. To support an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to share experiences and ideas, we have encouraged the creation of a variety of forums including our ECH Staff Forum, LGBTQ+ champions, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Pastoral Support for all.

How to Donate to East Cheshire Hospice

Thank you so much for choosing to support East Cheshire Hospice. You may never know how much your gift means, but we know that it will make the world of difference to our patients and their families.