Catering Assistant - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Catering Assistant - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Location: Willen Hospice, Milton Keynes

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Job Summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team.

As a Catering Assistant you will serve customers taking hot and cold drinks orders, you will assist in carrying out basic food preparation tasks as requested including high risk food production such as sandwiches, salads and fresh cakes.

Duties will also include, clearing and washing kitchen utensils, loading and unloading dishwasher as required, taking payment for food and ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained.

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills with a can do and flexible approach with experience of working in a catering/front of house environment. A food hygiene level 1 certificate would be desirable, however full training will be provided.

About the organization

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patients needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Income Generation team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.

Benefits

• A role with purpose be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.

• Supportive and caring environment work with passionate colleagues.

• Great benefits package generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.

• Perks and extras free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Please be aware that this advert will close early if a high number of applications are received.