Chef

Marie Curie UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

8 public holidays pro-rated

CPD support

Industry leading training programmes

Pension scheme matching up to 7.5%

Eye care costs

Benefit Hub discounts

Blue Light Card

Life assurance

Job summary

Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Chef to join the catering team on a fixed-term contract until August 2027. You will prepare high-quality meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors, while upholding stringent food safety, hygiene and presentation standards.

You will design menus, supervise Catering Assistants in the head chef's absence, assist with staff rotas, recruitment and supplier ordering. This role supports compassionate care and teamwork across the unit.

Qualifications

• Requires City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent).
• Basic food hygiene certificate is required.
• Relevant catering experience is essential.
• Experience supervising staff in the absence of the Head Chef is desirable.
• High levels of Health and Safety awareness are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and presentation standards.
• Design and deliver varied menus.
• Assist Head Chef in supervising Catering Assistants and rotas.
• Help recruit junior team members and manage supplier selection and ordering.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu design

Staff supervision

Health and safety awareness

Education

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

Job description

We are excited to share we are seeking a skilled Chef to join our catering team at Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh on a fixed term contract until August 2027. To work as an active and flexible member of the team to ensure the smooth running of the Catering Department.

What you will be doing:

In this rewarding role, you will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors, while upholding excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.

You will bring strong culinary expertise, the ability to design and deliver varied menus, and a commitment to excellent customer service. We are looking for someone who works well within a team, adapts easily to changing demands, and demonstrates a genuinely caring approach.

You will also assist the Head Chef in supervision of Catering Assistants, assist with staff rotas, help recruit junior team members, and manage supplier selection and ordering processes.

If you are passionate about creating great food and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients, families and colleagues, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• 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 in the absence of head chef
• High levels of Health and Safety awareness

What's in it for you:

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 £29,103 to £31,409 pro rata per annum

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until August 2027 37.5 hours per week

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Support with eye care costs (terms apply)
• Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Life assurance

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 25 October 2026
• Interview Dates: W/C 2nd November 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.