Job summary
We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Chef to join the
Facilities team at the Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. You will prepare high quality,
nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors, while
maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
Main duties of the job
You will bring strong culinary skills, the ability to create
varied menus, and a commitment to great customer service. Were looking for
someone who works well in a team, shows initiative, adapts to changing demands,
and demonstrates a caring approach.
You will also support the Head Chef by supervising Catering
Assistants, assisting with staff rotas, helping to recruit junior team members,
and managing supplier selection and ordering.
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: Five days per
week, Monday through Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Salary: Agenda for Change Pay Scale Band 3, £24,937£26,598 per
annum, with additional pay for weekend shifts.
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: 29-March-2026
Application Process
To apply, submit an online
application with your updated CV showing your experience, how you meet the
requirements, and your interest in working 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 are 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: Five days per
week, Monday through Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Salary: Agenda for Change Pay Scale Band 3, £24,937£26,598 per
annum, with additional pay for weekend shifts.
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: 29-March-2026
Application Process
To apply, submit an online
application with your updated CV showing your experience, how you meet the
requirements, and your interest in working 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 are 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
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
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
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.
