Job summary
We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join our Facilities team at the Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. The ideal candidate will possess excellent culinary skills, the ability to develop and plan diverse menus, and a strong focus on customer service. Teamwork and interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to work, and the ability to show initiative are essential. A caring and compassionate attitude is crucial.
Main duties of the job
This vital role involves providing high-quality, nutritious meals to our patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors while ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
You will also assist the Head Chef in supervising Catering Assistants, creating staff rotas, and recruiting junior staff. Responsibilities also include selecting approved suppliers and managing orders.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, nutritious meals and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of people, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs 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 are 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 provide
free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst
offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them
the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet
individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract: Full Time; 37.5 hours per week
Working Days: Any five days per week, Monday
through Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 3 £24,937 -
£26,598 Per Annum
Based: Marie Curie
West
Midlands Hospice, Solihull
Essential Criteria:
-
City & Guilds
706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent
qualification)
-
Basic food
hygiene certificate
-
Relevant catering
experience
-
Experience
supervising staff
-
High levels of
Health and Safety awareness
Desirable Criteria:
-
Previous experience working within a
healthcare environment
-
NVQ Level 3 qualification
-
Intermediate food handling certificate
What's in it for you:
-
Annual leave
allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
-
Competitive
Policy for parental/sick Leave
-
Continuous
Professional development
-
Industry leading
training programmes
-
Generous Enhancements
Marie Curie Benefits
Package:
-
Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
-
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
-
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
-
Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
-
Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
-
Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
-
Life assurance
Advert Closes: 25-November-2025
Application Process
To apply,
please submit an online application and include a copy of your most
recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and
why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more
information or an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which
underpin our work. We take stringent steps
to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or
volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding
all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who
use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not
just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can
thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice
imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and
equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage
and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and
lived experiences.
We're happy to
accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests
to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS
criminal record check.
We
reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies
need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract: Full Time; 37.5 hours per week
Working Days: Any five days per week, Monday
through Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 3 £24,937 -
£26,598 Per Annum
Based: Marie Curie
West
Midlands Hospice, Solihull
Essential Criteria:
-
City & Guilds
706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent
qualification)
-
Basic food
hygiene certificate
-
Relevant catering
experience
-
Experience
supervising staff
-
High levels of
Health and Safety awareness
Desirable Criteria:
-
Previous experience working within a
healthcare environment
-
NVQ Level 3 qualification
-
Intermediate food handling certificate
What's in it for you:
-
Annual leave
allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
-
Competitive
Policy for parental/sick Leave
-
Continuous
Professional development
-
Industry leading
training programmes
-
Generous Enhancements
Marie Curie Benefits
Package:
-
Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
-
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
-
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
-
Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
-
Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
-
Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
-
Life assurance
Advert Closes: 25-November-2025
Application Process
To apply,
please submit an online application and include a copy of your most
recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and
why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more
information or an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which
underpin our work. We take stringent steps
to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or
volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding
all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who
use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not
just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can
thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice
imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and
equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage
and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and
lived experiences.
We're happy to
accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests
to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS
criminal record check.
We
reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies
need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification)
- Basic food hygiene certificate
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Intermediate food handling certificate
Experience
Essential
- Relevant catering and supervisory experience
- Excellent cooking skills with the ability to develop and plan menus
- High levels of Health and Safety awareness
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification)
- Basic food hygiene certificate
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Intermediate food handling certificate
Experience
Essential
- Relevant catering and supervisory experience
- Excellent cooking skills with the ability to develop and plan menus
- High levels of Health and Safety awareness
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
