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Chef
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.24 to £14.34 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.24 - £14.34 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 August 2025 |
| Location: | Old Brampton, S42 7JD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0203-25-0023 |
Summary
The post holder will play a key role in leading the hospices food production during shifts, ensuring that patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers receive freshly prepared, nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs. With a creative and skilled approach to cooking, they will prepare high-quality, seasonal dishes and contribute to the development of inspiring menus. In addition to meal preparation, the role includes overseeing in-house buffets for meetings, conferences, and events. The post holder will effectively lead and supervise the catering team, primarily in the kitchen but also in other relevant areas, ensuring smooth and efficient service. Working closely with the Head Chef, they will assist in managing IT systems and staff rotas to maintain an organised and efficient catering operation. They will also contribute to regular service reviews to ensure the catering department delivers cost-effective, high-quality, and diverse meal options that align with the needs of the hospice and its patients. The post holder will be responsibile for supervising Catering Assistants and volunteers, as well as providing rota cover when required. They must demonstrate behaviour that reflect hopsice's values of compassion, teamwork, respect, openness and inclusivity. For full details of what the role includes please read the attached Job Description or call Mark Taylor on 01246 568801.