Kitchen Assistant Holy Cross Hospital (full time)
- CLOSING DATE: 7th August 2026
- SALARY: £12.71 per hour (enhanced weekend and Bank Holiday rate)
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our busy catering team. This is an important role that helps ensure patients, visitors and staff receive high-quality meals in a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with food preparation, meal service, cleaning duties and maintaining high standards of food hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the catering team with basic food preparation tasks.
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen, dining and food service areas.
- Wash kitchen equipment, utensils and crockery.
- Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and infection prevention procedures at all times.
- Assist with stock rotation and storage of food supplies.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a positive, friendly and hardworking attitude.
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Has good communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
- Understands the importance of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Is reliable, flexible and willing to learn.
- Previous catering or kitchen experience would be desirable but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Holy Cross Hospital is a registered Charity and owned by the Daughters of the Cross. Our expertise is in the provision of neurorehabilitation for our patients. We presently have 42 in patient beds and provide OP Physiotherapy for the local community. https://holycross.org.uk/about-us/
We offer an attractive package as follows:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Access to Blue Light scheme
- Access to a pension scheme
- Free staff car parking
- Subsided meals
- Uniforms provided
- Access to on-site gym facilities
- Discount on MSK physio provided by Holy Cross Physiotherapy Centre
If you would like to apply, then send your CV to [email protected]. A full job description is available on our website, or you can be request it directly by contacting the same email address.