Food Service Assistant/Housekeeper
Food Service Assistant/Housekeeper
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Food Service Assistant / Housekeeper 11460 (23875 FTE)
18 hours per week Variable shift pattern 6-hour shifts over 3 days including evening shiftsMonday to Sunday
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our Catering & Housekeeping team on a permanent contract. The ideal candidate should be able to deliver excellent customer care and have experience of working within a catering and cleaning environment.
Experience in catering and housekeeping is essential; and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate would be an advantage; however role specific training will be given. This post will require you to work on a rota basis within the housekeeping or catering departments. Duties in the kitchen will involve food preparation general kitchen duties and serving patients and their families. Housekeeping will require you to undertake general cleaning duties to comply with our infection control policy.
This role would suit somebody who wants a job where they can make a difference. The Hospice of the Good Shepherd is a respected provider of palliative care for residents of Cheshire West and Chester and Deeside. We provide services free of charge to patients and families facing life limiting illnesses.
You will be joining a busy motivated team where collaboration and adaptability are key. The role requires a flexible approach to working hours including a rotating schedule of early and late shifts. Early and late shifts will support the operational needs of the Hospice and ensure exceptional service delivery.
For further information please contact Emily Carroll Facilities Manager
This post is subject to a Standard DBS disclosure.
About Us
The Hospice is a great place to work and in Backford Chester (with retail shops in Chester and Ellesmere Port) the Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
Our specialist team of medical and nursing staff deliver end of life care to our patients and support their families carers and friends but our services are varied across a number of disciplines and reflect the diverse nature of our care and addition to Doctors Nurses and Health care roles we employ staff in a wide range of roles including Fundraising and Retail in our charity shops Housekeeping and Catering Social Work and Family Support such as Counselling and Spiritual Care Living Well / Day Services as well as Business Support functions such as Administration People & Development and Finance.
We also have a large number of Volunteer roles in all these service have been supported by our volunteers ever since the hospice was established and we now have over 400 people contributing their time in so many different ways. Every hour volunteered allows us to continue providing specialist care and we are always welcoming applications for new volunteers so please get in touch.
We believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued promoted and developed.
Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community it is vital that our staff and volunteer team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of peoples age disability sex gender identity and gender expression race or ethnicity religion or belief sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.
We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone our staff will perform to their full potential.
We do not discriminate against employees and volunteers or applicants and select the best person for each job or role based on relevant skills and experience.
Our People
Our Benefits
Pension
Defined Contribution Company Pension scheme for all staff (and NHS pension for some Clinical roles* Conditions apply).
NHS Terms and Conditions
NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions for Nurses and Health Care Assistants. SAS contract terms and conditions for Hospice Doctors.
Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Cycle to work home technology holidays and more.
Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 confidential support and counselling service for staff.
Discounts and Lifestyle Savings
Eligible for Blue Light Card and Vivup Highstreet savings. In most retailers and supermarkets.
Generous holiday entitlement
Starting at 28 days bank holidays and increasing with service.
Flexible
Working
We offer flexible working and hybrid working for those roles that enable it.
Mental Health First aiders on-site
Onsite Caf and staff discount
Long Service Awards and Employee Recognition
Free on-site parking
Wellbeing Initiatives
Our Values
Care & Compassion
Dignity & Respect
Excellent Communication
Teamwork & Collaboration
Trust & Honesty
Our Strategic Priorities
Our Care
Our Culture
Our People
Our Resources
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Employment Type
Part-Time
