Temporary Cook

Teesside Hospice Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesside Hospice in Middlesbrough invites applications for a cafe assistant role. You will help prepare and serve fresh meals and refreshments to patients, visitors, and staff, delivering a welcoming, compassionate experience in the hospice cafe.

The role emphasises food safety, cleanliness, and customer service, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team dedicated to high-quality care and respect for all. DBS check will be carried out as part of recruitment.

Job description

Location: 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will help prepare and serve high-quality, fresh meals and refreshments within the hospice café and patients, providing a welcoming and positive experience for patients, visitors, staff, and members of the public. The role involves maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and customer service, contributing to a friendly and supportive environment that reflects the values of the hospice.

At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.

Closing date for applications is 1st November 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you.