Chef

NHS Jobs; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Cardiff is looking for a catering professional to join their team. The role requires excellent cooking skills and a knowledge of food hygiene. You will prepare varied menus and supervise staff in a supportive environment. The position offers competitive pay, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Competitive policy for parental/sick leave

Industry leading training programs

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and supervising staff, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to plan and prepare varied menus.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Strong customer service

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of food hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Food Production and Cooking

Job description

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/12/2025

About this job

Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £12.94 - £13.80 per hour, plus enhancements Contract:As & When Based:Cardiff and the Vale Hospice What’s in it for you: Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with eyecare cost Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees What we are looking for: Excellent cooking skills and the ability to plan and prepare varied menus.

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with a caring and flexible approach.

Experience in catering and supervising staff, ideally within a healthcare setting.

Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards.

Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Food Production and Cooking.

Application Proces: As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications:10 December 2025 Interview Dates:TBC For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Julie Campbell atJulie.Campbellmariecurie.org.uk

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 recruitmentmariecurie.org.uk