Casual Chef/Cook

North Devon Hospice; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join North Devon Hospice as a Bank Chef, where you’ll create meals that delight and support patients in a flexible and community-focused environment. With competitive pay and hours that allow for a work-life balance, you’ll develop your culinary skills at our Terrace Café while making a meaningful impact on our patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is a plus.
• Allergy awareness qualification desirable.
• Level 2 Food Safety award.

Responsibilities

• Craft meals that meet dietary needs.
• Cover shifts in the absence of other chefs.
• Work flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Catering experience

Allergy awareness

Education

Level 2 qualification in catering

Level 2 Food Safety award

Job description

Flexible hours to cover shifts as required in the absence of chefs working a 3-week rota pattern. Core hours between 07.45 – 19.30, some ad hoc hours outside these core hours may be required

£15.53 per hour (including holiday pay)

Contract

Flexible, Casual

Our Mission is Simple To provide outstanding care and support to the community of North Devon who are impacted by a life limiting illness. We are about making every moment count with thoughtful, nourishing meals that bring joy and comfort to our patients, families, staff and the general public.

We are looking for a bank chef to join our dedicated team, crafting meals that not only meet dietary needs but also bring smiles to our patients faces. As a Bank Chef, you’ll be able to hone and develop your skills whilst working at our stunning Terrace Café at Deer Park. With no late nights, this could be the perfect role to develop your career in catering without sacrificing your social life or that all important family time!

If you have a passion for cooking and a big heart, we would love you to join our team as a bank chef, and be part of something amazing!

• Flexible hours to cover shifts as required in the absence of chefs working a 3-week rota pattern.
• Core hours between 07.45 – 19.30, some ad hoc hours outside these core hours may be required.
• £15.53 per hour (including holiday pay)

To succeed in this role you will have:

• A level 2 qualification in catering or demonstrable experience in catering.
• An allergy awareness qualification would be desirable
• A level 2 Food Safety award

For more information please see the job description below:

Please call me, Katie (Catering Manager), on 07701 223755 and tell me how awesome you are.

Closing date for completed applications is noon on 13th June 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16th June 2025.

It is important that the people who work for and with us, or access any of our services, can be themselves and are valued as unique individuals. We welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve, reflecting the uniqueness of each person, with the aim of continually improving our services.

We are a forces-friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans and Service spouses and partners.

If you require the information in large print format, please email [e-mail] or call 01271 347238