Kitchen Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £18,506 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	King’s Lynn, PE31 6BH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Role Summary Our Kitchen Assistants support our Chef Manager in the preparation of meals and beverages and participate in the overall maintenance of a safe and hygienic environment. They will ensure a professional, efficient and prompt service is provided to patients, visitors, staff and volunteers at all times. General To cooperate with the Chef Manager with regard to compliance with all food safety legislation relating to the catering industry, with all Health & safety legislation and with the rules, regulations etc. To assist in the preparation of fresh food, cook as required and correctly store food items Prepare, cook and serve meals for patients as requested i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner maintaining a high quality standard at all times. Be prepared to run the kitchen at weekends -low covers at weekends To prepare, make and bake products for internal and external events. Ensure dining room is prepared for meals i.e. tables, condiments, cutlery etc. Prepare trays for patients as required. Cash handling using till and electronic payment methods To liaise with our nursing staff re specific patient requirements To participate in the completion of all necessary records as required. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene control and practices at all times. Follow regular cleaning schedules as per hospice documentation. Ensure the kitchen and all cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery is kept clean, ready to use and is appropriately stored To ensure that all washing up duties are carried out immediately. Ensure safety of patients and staff by regularly checking equipment is in good working order. Report any faulty equipment to the Chef Manager. Health and Safety Ensure Uniform policy is adhered to at all times Be prepared to assist with any routine or unexpected inspections. Be aware of and familiar with Hospice H&S policy General To uphold the Hospices vision and values at all times Carry out all duties in accordance with the Hospices policies and procedures including but not limited to health & safety, code of behaviour, confidentiality and equality, diversity & inclusion. Promote awareness of the Hospice, its services and its strategy. Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, volunteers and supporters of the Hospice. Promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering the Hospices policies on safeguarding. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role. Information Security, Confidentiality, and Records Management: The role requires adherence to organisational policies concerning information security, data privacy, and confidentiality. The employee is responsible for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring secure handling and storage of records, and maintaining compliance with applicable data protection regulations. This includes actively participating in Information Governance training, reporting potential security incidents, and managing records in accordance with Tapping Houses Retention Archiving and Destruction of All Hospice Records Policy. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, and such will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure that the needs of the service are being met.

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