Chef
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,095 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | LE11 2HS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rainbows Hospice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RAI1108776 |
Summary
Are you an experienced Chef with a passion for cooking fresh, homemade meals? Do you have experience catering for a wide range of dietary needs in a professional kitchen? If so, this role could be for you!
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our dedicated Catering Team at our Hospice in Loughborough. You will play a key role in preparing nutritious, home-style meals that support the comfort and wellbeing of children, families, staff, and visitors.
Location: Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough (No travel required)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rota pattern across Monday – Sunday)
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Prepare and cook fresh, homemade meals for Babies, Children, Young People, Families, Staff, and Visitors.
Create flexible, sensitive menus to meet a wide range of dietary, cultural, and religious needs.
Collaborate with care teams, parents, and young people to tailor food to specific preferences or dietary requirements.
Ensure HACCP systems are maintained and all kitchen operations meet health and safety standards.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment safety, reporting any incidents promptly.
Further responsibilities in the role can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Essential requirements
NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking
Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene
Allergy Awareness training
Experience cooking fresh meals from scratch
Experience managing a kitchen and catering for special diets
Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH & Health and Safety regulations
Desirable requirements
NVQ Level 3 in Food Safety & Hygiene (or working towards it)
Experience catering for events
Knowledge of food allergies and intolerances
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday.
Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away days, Guest visitors
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our dedicated Catering Team at our Hospice in Loughborough. You will play a key role in preparing nutritious, home-style meals that support the comfort and wellbeing of children, families, staff, and visitors.
Location: Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough (No travel required)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rota pattern across Monday – Sunday)
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Prepare and cook fresh, homemade meals for Babies, Children, Young People, Families, Staff, and Visitors.
Create flexible, sensitive menus to meet a wide range of dietary, cultural, and religious needs.
Collaborate with care teams, parents, and young people to tailor food to specific preferences or dietary requirements.
Ensure HACCP systems are maintained and all kitchen operations meet health and safety standards.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment safety, reporting any incidents promptly.
Further responsibilities in the role can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Essential requirements
NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking
Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene
Allergy Awareness training
Experience cooking fresh meals from scratch
Experience managing a kitchen and catering for special diets
Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH & Health and Safety regulations
Desirable requirements
NVQ Level 3 in Food Safety & Hygiene (or working towards it)
Experience catering for events
Knowledge of food allergies and intolerances
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday.
Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away days, Guest visitors
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