St Ann’s Hospice

Catering Assistant

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

We're looking for a Catering Assistant who is willing to play a leading role in our team, feeding patients, visitors and staff. Ensuring we keep a clean and hygienic environment, while we prepare to move to our new building.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Band 2, £24,323-£24,529 pro rata, Competency Based Framework with enhancements for weekends and Bank Holidays

Working Pattern: 22.5 Hours per week, 3 x 7.5-hour shifts, 06.30-14.30 and 10.30-18.30, 2 weekends per month

Based at: Little Hulton

Call to action-How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Angela Ney on 01617022462 or email aney@sah.org.uk if more information is required.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing Date: 12/08/2025

Interview Date: 19/08/2025

Main duties of the job

To support the work of the Hospice in its provision

of specialist palliative care by assisting the

catering team to meet the food service aims and

objectives.

The Catering Assistant plays a fundamental part

in supporting the catering provision by ensuring

all requirements for patients, visitors and staff are

fully met. The role requires someone who can

show sensitivity and empathy as we support our

patients and their families whilst in our care.

About us

At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Key Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Details

Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,323 to £24,529 a year Band 2 Competency Based Pay Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0256-25-0028

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Catering Assistant will:

  • Assist with in the day to day smooth running of the kitchen and the catering service.
  • Ensure confidentially is maintained at all times.
  • Adhere to safe working practices and all health & safety matters.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the food safety management system.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head/Assistant cooks.
  • Be responsible for the correct use of equipment.
  • Maintain the highest standards of Hygiene at all times.
  • Assist in the preparation and cooking of basic food dishes.
  • Ensure staff eating areas are hygienic, clean and tidy throughout your shift.
  • Deliver and set up any Hospitality required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Catering Assistant will:

  • Assist with in the day to day smooth running of the kitchen and the catering service.
  • Ensure confidentially is maintained at all times.
  • Adhere to safe working practices and all health & safety matters.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the food safety management system.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head/Assistant cooks.
  • Be responsible for the correct use of equipment.
  • Maintain the highest standards of Hygiene at all times.
  • Assist in the preparation and cooking of basic food dishes.
  • Ensure staff eating areas are hygienic, clean and tidy throughout your shift.
  • Deliver and set up any Hospitality required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 food hygiene certificate, or willing to train for one.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in food preparation.
  • To show empathy and understanding towards patients and their families in our care.
  • Work well as part of a team in a busy environment.
  • Basic computer skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 food hygiene certificate, or willing to train for one.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in food preparation.
  • To show empathy and understanding towards patients and their families in our care.
  • Work well as part of a team in a busy environment.
  • Basic computer skills.

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 Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cook

Angela Ney

aney@sah.org.uk

01617022462

Details

Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,323 to £24,529 a year Band 2 Competency Based Pay Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0256-25-0028

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


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