Kitchen Assistant
Tapping House
King’s Lynn, PE31 6BHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£18,506
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
5 days leftJob description
Our Kitchen Assistants support our Chef Manager in the preparation of meals and beverages and participate in the overall maintenance of a safe and hyg...
- To cooperate with the Chef Manager with
regard to compliance with all food safety legislation relating to the catering industry, with
all Health & safety legislation and with the rules, regulations etc.
- To assist in the preparation of fresh food, cook
as required and correctly store food items
- Prepare, cook and
serve meals for patients as requested i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner
maintaining a high quality standard at all times.
- Be prepared to run the kitchen on weekends (low covers at weekends)
- To prepare, make and bake products for internal and external events
- Ensure dining room
is prepared for meals i.e. tables, condiments, cutlery etc. Prepare trays for patients as
required.
- Cash handling using
till and electronic payment methods
- To liaise with our
nursing staff re specific patient requirements
- To participate in the completion of all
necessary records as required.
- Maintain high
standards of cleanliness and hygiene control and practices at all
times. Follow regular cleaning
schedules as per hospice documentation. Ensure the kitchen and all cooking
utensils, crockery and cutlery is kept clean, ready to use and is
appropriately stored
- To ensure that all
washing up duties are carried out immediately.
- Ensure safety of patients and staff by
regularly checking equipment is in good working order. Report any faulty equipment to the Chef Manager.
Our Kitchen Assistants support our Chef Manager in the preparation of meals
and beverages and participate in the overall maintenance of a safe and
hygienic environment. They will ensure a professional, efficient and prompt
service is provided to patients, visitors, staff and volunteers at all times.
- To cooperate with the Chef Manager with
regard to compliance with all food safety legislation relating to the catering industry, with
all Health & safety legislation and with the rules, regulations etc.
- To assist in the preparation of fresh food, cook
as required and correctly store food items
- Prepare, cook and
serve meals for patients as requested i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner
maintaining a high quality standard at all times.
- Be prepared to run the kitchen at weekends -low covers at weekends
- To prepare, make and bake products for internal and external events.
- Ensure dining room
is prepared for meals i.e. tables, condiments, cutlery etc. Prepare trays for patients as
required.
- Cash handling using
till and electronic payment methods
- To liaise with our
nursing staff re specific patient requirements
To participate in the completion of all
necessary records as required.
- Maintain high
standards of cleanliness and hygiene control and practices at all
times. Follow regular cleaning
schedules as per hospice documentation. Ensure the kitchen and all cooking
utensils, crockery and cutlery is kept clean, ready to use and is
appropriately stored
- To ensure that all
washing up duties are carried out immediately.
- Ensure safety of patients and staff by
regularly checking equipment is in good working order. Report any faulty equipment to the Chef Manager.
Health and Safety
- Ensure Uniform
policy is adhered to at all times
- Be prepared to
assist with any routine or unexpected inspections.
- Be aware of and
familiar with Hospice H&S policy
- To uphold the Hospices vision and values at all times
- Carry out all duties in accordance with the Hospices policies and
procedures including but not limited to health & safety, code of
behaviour, confidentiality and equality, diversity & inclusion.
- Promote awareness of the Hospice, its services and its strategy.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, volunteers and
supporters of the Hospice.
- Promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young
people and children, observing and adhering the Hospices
policies on safeguarding.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development
and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
Information Security, Confidentiality, and Records Management:
The role requires adherence to organisational policies concerning
information security, data privacy, and confidentiality. The
employee is responsible for safeguarding sensitive information,
ensuring secure handling and storage of records, and maintaining
compliance with applicable data protection regulations. This
includes actively participating in Information Governance training,
reporting potential security incidents, and managing records in
accordance with Tapping Houses Retention Archiving and
Destruction of All Hospice Records Policy.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
(Exemptions) Order 1975, and such will be necessary for a
submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring
Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed
periodically to ensure that the needs of the service are being met.
In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following -
- Annual Leave 25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE) + public holidays
- Development opportunities
- Free parking
- Onsite cafe
- Full uniform provided
We have an amazing multi-disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.
Our Vision is ...
That every person living with or affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent end of life and bereavement care.
Our Values are
- COMPASSION
- ACCESSIBILITY
- RESPECT
- EXCELLENCE
- SPARK
The Hospice stands in beautiful well maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view.
Qualifications
Essential: - A good standard of education
Desirable: - NVQ level 2 in catering/food safety (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a commercial kitchen
- Proven ability to prioritise own workload, produce high quality work and meet deadlines
- Experience of baking (cakes/bakes/savouries) in large quantities
- Experience of following specific procedures
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Understanding of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
Personal Attributes
Essential: - Team player; - Proactive and flexible; - Adaptable to change
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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