Marie Curie

Chef – West Midlands Hospice

The closing date is 16 December 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join our Facilities team at the Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MC00808

Job locations

Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ


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:16-December-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:16-December-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
  • - Relevant catering experience
  • - Experience supervising staff
  • - High levels of Health and Safety awareness

Desirable

  • - Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
  • - NVQ Level 3 qualification
  • - Intermediate food handling certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant catering experience; experience supervising staff.

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
  • - Relevant catering experience
  • - Experience supervising staff
  • - High levels of Health and Safety awareness

Desirable

  • - Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
  • - NVQ Level 3 qualification
  • - Intermediate food handling certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant catering experience; experience supervising staff.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Ashish Sharma

ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MC00808

Job locations

Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2PQ


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