Weekend Catering Assistant – Fixed Term Contract to September 2026

Salary: £23,233.31 pro rata per annum (actual annual salary for hours worked £10,620.94)

Hours: 16 hours per week (08:00-16:30) – Saturday and Sunday (Job Share Considered)

Location: Willen Hospice

Closing Date: 14 July 2026

About the role

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Weekend Catering Assistant to join our dedicated Catering team on a fixed term basis for the summer period until September 2026. If you take pride in great customer service and want to make a difference, then this is the role for you.

What you’ll Do:

  • Deliver excellent customer service by preparing and serving a variety of hot and cold drinks.
  • Supporting food preparation, including high‑risk items such as freshly made sandwiches, salads and cakes.
  • Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly – from clearing work stations to washing utensils, and operating the dishwasher.
  • Process customer payments efficiently and accurately.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness across the kitchen and service areas at all times.

What you’ll Need:

  • 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 Us:

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 patient’s 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.  Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.

In return for your skills you can expect

🌿 A role with purpose – help deliver fresh, nutritious food and a warm welcome to patients, carers and staff when it matters most.
👥 Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate colleagues.
📈 Great benefits package – including 35 days’ holiday (pro-rata for part time), 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.

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All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to sponsor work permits or visas.

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