AddressTitle: Catering Assistant
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum plus enhancements
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Based: Belfast Hospice
Closing date: 12th April 2024
Interview date: W/C 22nd April 2024
We are looking for an experienced Catering Assistant to join our friendly team here at the Belfast Hospice. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will assist in the daily provision of all catering services at the Hospice, working to ensure that we maintain a consistently high-quality food service to our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers.
Marie Curie Benefits Package :
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance – for all employees
- Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme
What's in it for you
- Annual leave allowance:
- Northern Ireland = 27 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
- Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
- Free Uniform
- Generous enhancements.
- 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
- 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
What we are looking for :
- A passion for food and hospitality, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is a plus, but not required – we're willing to train the right candidate!
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate event schedules.
You will be a vital member of the catering team, contributing to the smooth operation of the kitchen, you will undertake general kitchen duties which include cleaning, basic food preparation with the ability to cook simple meals under direction of the Head Chef. You will need to be flexible, well presented and highly organised.
You must be able to demonstrate strong practical skills, be well organised, pro-active and a good team player. Excellent communication and customer service skills are key to this role, along with the ability to self-motivate and manage your time effectively.
The right candidate will be flexible in their approach to work, a team player and able to deliver high quality work in a dynamic environment. Our catering service runs 7 days a week 12 hour a day.
Kitchen experience is required. A basic food hygiene qualification is desirable but not essential as training can be provided for the right candidate.
To view the job description please click here
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
For more information or an informal chat please contact our Head Chef, Michael McArevey on michael.mcarevey@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
