Salary £25,046
Location Sheffield
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Are you hardworking, reliable and take pride in maintaining high standards? We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team and play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of our busy hospice kitchen.


About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help ensure our kitchen and catering areas remain clean, safe and welcoming. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and wider Catering team, carrying out essential cleaning, food preparation and service duties that contribute to the excellent experience we provide for patients, families, staff and volunteers.


Key Responsibilities

  • Washing dishes, cookware and catering equipment.
  • Operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment.
  • Keeping kitchen, storage and food preparation areas clean and hygienic.
  • Carrying out routine and deep cleaning duties.
  • Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures.
  • Preparing vegetables, salads, sandwiches, breakfast items and other light food items.
  • Assisting with the service of food to staff, visitors and volunteers.
  • Receiving and storing deliveries.
  • Managing waste disposal and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Following food hygiene, health and safety and infection prevention procedures at all times.

About You

You'll be someone who:

  • Has a positive and proactive approach to work.
  • Enjoys working as part of a team.
  • Takes pride in high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
  • Has good communication and customer service skills.
  • Is reliable, organised and able to follow procedures.
  • Can work efficiently in a busy environment.

Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or cleaning role would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.


Why join us?

You’ll be part of a friendly team where your work has real impact. Our shops play a key role in supporting our services and connecting with the local community. In return, you’ll gain valuable retail and leadership experience, develop your skills and be part of something meaningful.

In addition to a supportive work environment, we provide opportunities for ongoing training and development, a competitive benefit package, and a chance to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team.

  • Play a key role in shaping a safe and supportive organisation
  • Work across diverse teams and environments
  • Make a meaningful impact on staff, volunteers, and visitors
  • Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to doing things well

You can find out more about our benefits here: https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/work-for-us-benefits


For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Gavin Duce, Head Chef on g.duce@hospicesheffield.co.uk


Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):

The job-holder can expect to work in a space that is free from barriers and attitudes that are free from prejudice:  

We seek to employ, engage with, and care equally for all we encounter; striving to make our employment, volunteering, events and services free from barriers, and our attitudes free from prejudice, and treating everyone as a unique individual, providing the best experience that we can for each person.

Our values embody our way of working, they are Caring, Respectful, and Pioneering. Working for St Luke’s offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people. 

The Organisation

St Luke’s is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond.

Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Luke’s plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Luke’s so special.

Advantageous terms and conditions of employment

Family friendly: we work with you to make your role fit your personal circumstances

Working here means you are very important to us and your health and wellbeing matters

Benefit 4

Generous learning and development opportunities

We are proud to offer a range of other miscellaneous benefits to our employees

  • Our values

We are caring, pioneering and respectful. We are St Luke's.

  • Working at St Luke's

Working here means you are very important to us and our purpose of giving patients and their families the high-quality care they need.

  • Why work for us?

"I love working at St Luke's. The work is really varied and I go home every day knowing I've made a difference to people at a really important part of their and their family's lives."