Chef

HOSPICE OF ST MARY OF FURNESS; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

St Marys Hospice in Ulverston, Cumbria, is seeking a creative, enthusiastic chef to join the Orangery Café and our inpatient unit. The role involves preparing and cooking high-quality meals in a high-volume kitchen on a three-day, 24-hour schedule, with weekend shifts on a rota.

The ideal candidate is qualified and experienced, can work under pressure, communicates well, and is a motivated team player committed to delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced chef who can work under pressure preparing and cooking quality fresh food.
• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook quality fresh food for the Orangery Café and inpatient unit.
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Serve guests on a rota including weekends.

Skills

Cooking

Pressure handling

High-volume kitchen

Education

Professional chef qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Chef 0118

Location: Ulverston Cumbria

Region: Ulverston

Salary: £14.64 pr hour based on 24 hours ovr 3 days included weekend working on a rota

Application Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026

Job Summary

Caring, Aspiring, Professional, Sustainable

JOB VACANCIES

Chef

required, up to 24 hours over 3 days

includes weekend working on a rota system

Salary – £14.64 per hour

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic chef to join St Mary’s Hospice to serve the needs of The Orangery Café and our wonderful inpatient unit.

Is this you?

A qualified and experienced chef who can work well under pressure preparing and cooking quality fresh food. Experience working in a high-volume kitchen. Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A self-motivated team player. Willingness to learn and strive in a fast-paced environment.

Telephone: [phone]

Registered charity number 517738

Working at St. Marys Hospice

St Marys Hospice is a wonderful place to work. St Marys Hospice has a dedicated team of over 100 staff and over 300 volunteers. Working and volunteering for us could be one of the most fulfilling roles you will have, by being part of a great team and making a difference every day. Our dedicated staff help give our community the very highest standard of care.

At St. Marys Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients their families and visitors.

We invest in our staff to ensure that we are compassionate, caring and professional. We value our staff and recognise their achievements.

What we do

St. Marys Hospice is a charity, providing specialist palliative, supportive and care at the end of life for people living with advancing illness, and their families. We have two main bases: the hospice building in Ulverston and the St Marys Living Well Centre in Barrow in Furness. We also provide care in the home setting and provide therapy groups within the local community.

Hospice services include a 6-8 bedded In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home Service, Family & Bereavement Support Service and Living Well Therapies.

We are also a regional educational hub for palliative and end of life care education and part of the NW Coast Learning Collaborative. We deliver a range of education to internal staff and to the wider health and social care workforce.

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