St Catherine’s Hospice

Bank Senior Catering Assistant

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Job summary

PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE DIRECTLY VIA OUR ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE WEBSITE, LINK BELOW:

https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=10ec718c-98a8-460c-86d6-ac80f87bf4ef

This position would suit someone who is seeking a flexible working arrangement who has availability across a variety of days and times. This post is offered on a bank basis, meaning you will be covering ad hoc hours, as and when required, depending on business need.

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.

Previous experience in a kitchen environment is desirable however full training will be available for the successful candidate.

About us

When you join St Catherines, you will be joining a supportive team all working towards abig ambition: that will be here for you through the joyful memories, final goodbyes and moments after.If that sounds like something you would find fulfilling, please apply today.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.49 an hour Includes 25% enhancement of £3.10

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0271-VA225

Job locations

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH11 9SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the catering team the role of Senior Catering Assistant is to support the Chef in the preparation of varied, appetising and attractive food and beverages to patients, relatives, staff and visitors to the hospice. Senior Catering Assistants will observe and maintain high standards of personal hygiene in addition to safety and hygiene procedures for preparation and storage of food and use of kitchen equipment. The Senior Catering Assistant will also ensure efficient and economical use of hospice resources and supplies. At all times the needs of our patients and relatives are paramount, with confidentiality, sensitivity and flexibility essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the catering team the role of Senior Catering Assistant is to support the Chef in the preparation of varied, appetising and attractive food and beverages to patients, relatives, staff and visitors to the hospice. Senior Catering Assistants will observe and maintain high standards of personal hygiene in addition to safety and hygiene procedures for preparation and storage of food and use of kitchen equipment. The Senior Catering Assistant will also ensure efficient and economical use of hospice resources and supplies. At all times the needs of our patients and relatives are paramount, with confidentiality, sensitivity and flexibility essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Previous experience of working within a catering environment
  • Knowledge and experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with volunteers
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Previous experience of working within a catering environment
  • Knowledge and experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with volunteers

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 Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH11 9SL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH11 9SL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

HR Manager

jobs@stch.org.uk

01293447353

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.49 an hour Includes 25% enhancement of £3.10

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0271-VA225

Job locations

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH11 9SL


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