Cook

St Peter & St James Hospice Shops Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality meals in a supportive hospice environment. As a Cook, you will prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff while enjoying flexible hours that promote a great work/life balance. This role not only involves cooking but also engaging with families and service users, making it a unique opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. With training provided, we welcome passionate home cooks eager to learn. If you want to contribute to a caring atmosphere and uphold core values like compassion and integrity, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or charity environments is ideal but not necessary.
• Food hygiene certification is advantageous but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for patients and staff.
• Engage with relatives and service users in a customer-facing role.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Food hygiene certification

Proactive mindset

Flexibility to meet patient needs

Education

Relevant experience in Healthcare or Charity environments

Job description

Are you looking to cook high-quality, nutritious, and fresh meals without having to work late evenings?

As a Cook at our hospice, you will play a vital role in supporting our catering service, ensuring that our patients, staff, and visitors receive exceptional meals in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation: Cook and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for patients in our in-patient unit, Living Well Centre attendees, and staff. You will also cater for internal events and fundraising functions.
• Flexible Hours: Enjoy 7-hour shifts during the week and 10-hour shifts on weekends, with kitchen operations running from 8am to 6pm, ensuring a great work/life balance with no late nights or early mornings.

Why This Role is Unique:

• Customer-Facing Role: Engage with relatives and service users, making this a multifaceted, customer-facing position. Your ability to offer empathy, listen actively, and be flexible will be crucial in supporting the friends and families of our patients.
• Be Part of Our Values: Embrace and live by our core values—Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, and Inclusivity.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Experience: Experience in Healthcare, Nursing, or Hospice/Charity environments is ideal but not necessary. Food hygiene certification is advantageous, but we offer training if needed. We welcome applications from candidates with little or no experience. What matters most is your attitude—if you're a passionate home cook eager to learn, we encourage you to apply! Training and coaching will be provided.
• Key Skills: Excellent communication skills, a cheerful disposition, and a willingness to learn and adapt. A proactive mindset and the flexibility to meet patient needs are essential.

Job Details:

• Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED
• Salary: £22,969 full time equivalent
• Working Hours: We have part-time and full-time roles available.
• Contract Type: Permanent contract

If you are innovative, creative and have a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our compassionate team and help us continue to provide outstanding care and support through every meal we serve.