Job summary
Join our dedicated team at Marie Curie Cardiff & Vale Hospice as a Catering Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality catering services that support patients, families, and staff.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our catering team, you will assist in the daily preparation and provision of meals and refreshments, ensuring a smooth and efficient service throughout the hospice. This is a hands-on role that requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to supporting those in our care. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
Marie Curie Join our dedicated team at Marie Curie Cardiff & Vale Hospice as a Catering Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality catering services that support patients, families, and staff. What you will be doing: As a key member of our catering team, you will assist in the daily preparation and provision of meals and refreshments, ensuring a smooth and efficient service throughout the hospice. This is a hands-on role that requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to supporting those in our care. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you. What we're looking for: Experience working in a catering environment, ideally within a health and social care setting. Possesses a solid understanding of Health and Safety standards and practices. Confident with minor food handling and preparation tasks. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Thrives in a team-oriented environment, contributing positively to shared goals.
Details
- Date posted: 17 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £26,300 a year Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 £26,300 pro rata per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: MC00792
- Job locations: Penarth, United Kingdom, One, Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms, Penarth, Wales, CF64 3YR, United Kingdom, Marie Curie Hospice, Bridgeman Rd, Bridgeman Rd, Penarth, Cardiff, CF64 3YR, United Kingdom, One, Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms, Bridgeman Rd, Penarth, Wales, CF64 3YR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Join our dedicated team at Marie Curie Cardiff & Vale Hospice as a Catering Assistant, where youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality catering services that support patients, families, and staff. What you will be doing: As a key member of our catering team, you will assist in the daily preparation and provision of meals and refreshments, ensuring a smooth and efficient service throughout the hospice. This is a hands-on role that requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to supporting those in our care. If youre passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, wed love to hear from you. What were looking for: Experience working in a catering environment, ideally within a health and social care setting. Possesses a solid understanding of Health and Safety standards and practices. Confident with minor food handling and preparation tasks. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Thrives in a team-oriented environment, contributing positively to shared goals.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Confident with minor food handling and preparation tasks.
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience working in a catering environment, ideally within a health and social care setting.
Desirable
- Possesses a solid understanding of Health and Safety standards and practices.
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This advert is for Marie Curie Catering Assistant Cardiff & Vale Hospice with Marie Curie in Bradford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Aug 2026.
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