To supplement our permanent Catering team, our team of ‘bank staff’ provide cover for planned and unplanned shortfalls in staffing, covering vacancies and staff absences.  We are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic bank Catering Assistant to provide operational cover within the hospice kitchens, as and when required, as part of our Facilities team.

£10.52 per hour

Ad hoc, flexible working hours

The role:

Working in a busy hospice environment, the role will support the effective running of our Catering service during periods of staff leave, absences and during busy periods.  We work over a 7 day rota, between 8.00am and 6.00pm, including weekends.  Our Catering Assistants provide a high standard of catering to patients, staff and visitors to the hospice.  Duties would include preparing food and presenting and delivering food items around the hospice as required, whilst ensuring the food preparation areas and equipment are kept clean.  Uniform will be provided and subsidised meals are available to staff at Bolton Hospice.

What you need:

We are looking for someone with experience of working within a catering environment, ideally with experience in a clinical or care home setting.  The post holder should have a good knowledge of special dietary requirements and hold a Level 2 Food Safety certificate (or be willing to gain this qualification on appointment).  You must be able to work well in a team and have good interpersonal and communication skills, along with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach. Flexibility, high personal standards and a commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice are essential.

Closing Date for Applications:  Sunday, 17th Sept 2023

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews arranged as appropriate

To apply please download the job description and an application form & email applications to recruitment@boltonhospice.org

For an informal discussion about the role and working for Bolton Hospice, please email a request to recruitment@boltonhospice.org and a member of the team will be in touch.

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone.  Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.