Job Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. 

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support

• Delivering more practical information and support

• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

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

Please see the full job description here

Additional Information

What’s in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 £26,300 pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent Part Time 21 Hours per week

Based: Marie Curie Hospice, Bridgeman Rd, Penarth CF64 3YR

Benefits You’ll Love

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  
• Continuous Professional development  
• Industry leading training programmes  
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work  
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension   
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Introduce a friend scheme  
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance – for all employees

Application Process

• Close date for applications: Tuesday 11th August 2026

• Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

**We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. **

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.