Cook

St Barnabas Hospice; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension continuation

Aegon Pension Scheme

29 days annual leave pro rata

Free DBS Check

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

St Barnabas Hospice is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious and tasty meals for patients, families and staff. You will help create a homely, welcoming atmosphere and support dietary and hygiene requirements in a compassionate care setting.

The role includes working a portion of weekends on a rotating basis, with Christmas/New Year shifts alternated each year, and a pro rata benefits package reflecting part-time hours. A competitive salary and pension options are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or a similar role.
• A passion for preparing nutritious meals.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food hygiene standards.
• Weekend rotation: one full weekend every four.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for patients, families and staff.
• Create meals that bring comfort and maintain a homely atmosphere.
• Adhere to dietary requirements and hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Nutritious meals

Dietary knowledge

Job description

Time to nourish, time to make a difference!

At St Barnabas Hospice, we believe food is more than just a meal it is comfort, care, and connection.

As a Cook, you will prepare nutritious and delicious meals for patients, families, and staff, ensuring a homely and welcoming atmosphere.

Main duties of the job

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience in catering or a similar role
• A passion for preparing nutritious meals
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food hygiene standards
• There is an expectation that you will work one full weekend in every four, and alternate Christmas and New Year shifts each year.

For full details of the role requirements please refer to the separate Job Description document attached to this vacancy listing.

About us

For more information contact: Nicola Lambert, Head of Governance, Quality and Compliance at [e-mail]

For assistance with your application contact: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Job responsibilities

Why Join St Barnabas?Make a difference Create meals that bring comfort to those in need.A supportive team Work in a friendly, professional environment.Flexible workingCareer growth Training and development opportunities.Wellbeing SupportGreat benefits Competitive salary, Aegon Pension Scheme or NHS pension continuation, and 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).Free DBS CheckSalary - £10,641Working Hours 15.75 per week

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

• For full details of the role and requirements please refer to the separate job description and person specification document attached to this vacancy listing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Head of Governance, Quality and Compliance