Hospice Kitchen Chef – Part-Time with Weekend Premium

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Pease Pottage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

NHS-style pension contributions

Life assurance

Counselling

Discounts

Enhanced maternity pay

Volunteer day

Job summary

St Catherine’s Hospice is seeking a dedicated Chef to join the catering team, delivering high-quality meals for patients, families, staff and events. The role supports the Kitchen Lead, with shifts 7.30am-3.30pm and 11am-7pm, four shifts per week, including every other weekend and enhancements for weekend working.

You’ll use your strong food safety knowledge in a compassionate, reliable environment and have opportunities to develop and contribute to a diverse fundraising and events program.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Organised and reliable with good time management.
• Willingness to develop and support the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kitchen Lead in the smooth running of the kitchen and delivery of hospice catering services.
• Organise, prepare and present meals for patients and visitors.
• Set out and communicate a daily work plan for yourself and the kitchen team.
• Adhere to hygiene and safety standards in all kitchen operations.
• Provide supervision and coaching to Catering Assistants and volunteers.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Organised

Reliable

Compassionate

Education

Catering qualifications

Job description

St Catherine’s Hospice is seeking a dedicated Chef to join the catering team, delivering high-quality meals for patients, families, staff and events. The role supports the Kitchen Lead, with shifts 7.30am-3.30pm and 11am-7pm, four shifts per week, including every other weekend and enhancements for weekend working.

You’ll use your strong food safety knowledge in a compassionate, reliable environment and have opportunities to develop and contribute to a diverse fundraising and events program.