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Catering Assistant

Marie Curie

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Job summary

Are you an experienced caterer looking for a meaningful and rewarding career where you can provide balanced and nutritious meals for those living with a life limiting condition? Apply now to join the amazing team at our Cardiff and the Vale Hospice in Penarth.

Main duties of the job

The Marie Curie Hospice, in Penarth, provides high quality care for patients, and their friends and families, within a comfortable environment overlooking the beautiful Bristol Channel.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be joining our existing, friendly and committed team to deliver a high-quality food service to our patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and members of the public. Operating flexibly between our kitchen and our cafe you will be working to ensure we maintain our level 5 food hygiene rating and excellent customer care.

About us

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

5994

Job locations

Bridgeman Road

Penarth

CF64 3YR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £22,720 per annum+ enhancements

Hours/Contract: Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time

Based: Cardiff & The Vale Hospice

Closing date: 1st December 2024

Interview date:TBC

The Marie Curie Hospice, in Penarth, provides high quality care for patients, and their friends and families, within a comfortable environment overlooking the beautiful Bristol Channel.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be joining our existing, friendly and committed team to deliver a high-quality food service to our patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and members of the public. Operating flexibly between our kitchen and our cafe you will be working to ensure we maintain our level 5 food hygiene rating and excellent customer care.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees
  • Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
  • Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme

What's in it for you

  • Annual leave allowance:27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility,which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Flexible Working
  • Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
  • Free Uniform
  • Generous enhancements.
    • 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
    • 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

  • To have knowledge of and practice all regulations of food hygiene
  • Some cooking skills with the ability to contribute towards menus
  • Awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace
  • Experience/knowledge of working in a catering department/kitchen/cafe
  • Knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment

Experience of working in a similar environment is essential, together with excellent communication and customer service skills. A basic food hygiene qualification is desirable but not essential as training can be provided for the right candidate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £22,720 per annum+ enhancements

Hours/Contract: Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time

Based: Cardiff & The Vale Hospice

Closing date: 1st December 2024

Interview date:TBC

The Marie Curie Hospice, in Penarth, provides high quality care for patients, and their friends and families, within a comfortable environment overlooking the beautiful Bristol Channel.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be joining our existing, friendly and committed team to deliver a high-quality food service to our patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and members of the public. Operating flexibly between our kitchen and our cafe you will be working to ensure we maintain our level 5 food hygiene rating and excellent customer care.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees
  • Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
  • Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme

What's in it for you

  • Annual leave allowance:27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility,which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Flexible Working
  • Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
  • Free Uniform
  • Generous enhancements.
    • 44% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
    • 88% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

  • To have knowledge of and practice all regulations of food hygiene
  • Some cooking skills with the ability to contribute towards menus
  • Awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace
  • Experience/knowledge of working in a catering department/kitchen/cafe
  • Knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment

Experience of working in a similar environment is essential, together with excellent communication and customer service skills. A basic food hygiene qualification is desirable but not essential as training can be provided for the right candidate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications

Desirable

  • Qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Experience

Desirable

  • Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications

Desirable

  • Qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Experience

Desirable

  • Experience

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

Marie Curie

Address

Bridgeman Road

Penarth

CF64 3YR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Bridgeman Road

Penarth

CF64 3YR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Catering Assistant

Recruitment Team

recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

5994

Job locations

Bridgeman Road

Penarth

CF64 3YR


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