Do you have a passion for cooking high-quality, nutritious, and fresh meals but don't want to work late evenings? Why not come and join our caring Kitchen team and bring comfort to those in need.Whether you are a qualified Cook or just love cooking, at our hospice, you will play a vital role in supporting our catering service, ensuring that our patients, staff, and visitors receive exceptional meals in a supportive environment.Key Responsibilities:Meal Preparation: Cook and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for patients in our in-patient unit, Living Well Centre attendees, and staff.
You will also cater for internal events and fundraising functions.Flexible Hours: Enjoy 7-hour shifts during the week and 10-hour shifts on weekends, with kitchen operations running from 8am to 6pm, ensuring a great work/life balance with no late nights or early mornings.Why This Role is Unique:Customer-Facing Role: Engage with relatives and service users, making this a multifaceted, customer-facing position.
Your ability to offer empathy, listen actively, and be flexible will be crucial in supporting the friends and families of our patients.Be Part of Our Values: Embrace and live by our core values—Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, and Inclusivity.What We're Looking For:Relevant Experience: Experience in Healthcare, Nursing, or Hospice/Charity environments is ideal but not necessary.
Food hygiene certification is advantageous, but we offer training if needed.
We welcome applications from candidates with little or no experience.
What matters most is your attitude—if you're a passionate home cook eager to learn, we encourage you to apply!
Training and coaching will be provided.Key Skills: Excellent communication skills, a cheerful disposition, and a willingness to learn and adapt.
A proactive mindset and the flexibility to meet patient needs are essential.Job Details:Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4EDSalary: £22,969 full time equivalentWorking Hours: We have part-time and full-time roles available.Contract Type: Permanent contractIf you are innovative, creative and have a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our compassionate team and help us continue to provide outstanding care and support through every meal we serve.Find the full job description for this role at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions, or require any additional support or adjustments, please don't hesitate to contact us at