Hospice Kitchen Lead Chef – Compassionate & Creative

Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice is seeking a skilled Chef to join our Facilities team. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors, upholding food safety, hygiene and presentation standards.

You will design and deliver varied menus, supervise Catering Assistants, assist with staff rotas, help recruit junior team members, and manage supplier selection and ordering. A caring, collaborative approach in a busy, compassionate setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary expertise required.
• Ability to design and deliver varied menus.
• Commitment to food safety, hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Assist Head Chef in supervision of Catering Assistants.
• Assist with staff rotas and recruitment of junior team members.
• Manage supplier selection and ordering processes.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu design

Customer service

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice is seeking a skilled Chef to join our Facilities team. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors, upholding food safety, hygiene and presentation standards.

You will design and deliver varied menus, supervise Catering Assistants, assist with staff rotas, help recruit junior team members, and manage supplier selection and ordering. A caring, collaborative approach in a busy, compassionate setting is essential.