Catering Assistant - Bradford Hospice

Join our catering team and help provide delicious food with

a warm welcome for patients, visitors, colleagues and volunteers. Supporting

the Head Chef, youll prepare food, cook simple meals and keep our kitchen

running smoothly all while helping us maintain our level 5 food hygiene rating.

If youre flexible, organised and take pride in great service, wed love to

hear from you.

We are recruiting a Catering Assistant to join the Facilities Team at our Outstanding CQC rated Hospice in Bradford.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 2 £25,272 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Hours/Contract: 3 days per week including weekends and bank holidays 6.25 hours per day (18.75 hours per week) between 7.30 am to 6 pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Bradford Hospice

Closing date: 21st October 2026

Interview date: TBC

The Marie Curie Bradford Hospiceoffers exceptional care in a welcoming environment for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. Our Cafe operates daily from 8 am - 10 am and 12 noon - 2 pm Monday to Friday, providing a variety of refreshments, light snacks, and meals for patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers.

As a member of our catering team, reporting to the Head Chef, you will assist in the daily provision of all catering services at the Hospice. Your role will be crucial in maintaining our level 5 food hygiene rating and our commitment to delivering consistently high-quality food service.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, performing general kitchen duties, food preparation, and cooking simple meals under the direction of the Head Chef/Chef. Flexibility, a well-presented appearance, and strong organisational skills are essential.

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you and your experience, perspective and voice.

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering palliative and end of life care and support across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Qualifications

Essential: - Knowledge and practice of all food hygiene regulations (as outlined in the Food Safety Manual).

Desirable: - Experience or knowledge of working in a catering department or kitchen.

Experience

Essential: - Ability to work effectively within a team and excellent communication skills.

Desirable: - Awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace.

Additional criteria

Essential: - Flexibility, a well-presented appearance, and strong organisational skills are essential.

Desirable: - Ability to maintain a clean, tidy, safe, and hygienic environment.