Cook

Company: St Peter & St James Hospice
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Location: Lewes
Job Description:

Position Overview

Permanent, full‑time catering role at St Peter & St James Hospice.

Key Details

  • Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED
  • Working Hours: Full‑time and part‑time roles available
  • Shifts: 8am–4pm and 11am–7pm, Monday to Sunday (availability on regular Wednesdays desirable)
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as received – early applications encouraged

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Cook and prepare fresh, nutritious meals to order for patients, visitors, staff, and Living Well Centre attendees.
  • Support the catering of internal events and fundraising functions.
  • Ensure dietary requirements, preferences, and religious and cultural needs are met.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Relevant experience: Previous catering experience essential. Experience in healthcare, hospice or charity settings desirable but not required.
  • Qualifications: Food hygiene certification desirable; training can be provided if needed.
  • Key skills: Good communication skills, positive and professional approach, ability to work flexibly to meet patient needs, organised, reliable, and comfortable working as part of a supportive team.
  • Transport: Must be able to travel to and from the hospice independently due to the remote location and limited public transport links.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday
  • Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
  • Monthly occupational health clinics
  • 20% discount at our charity shops

Contact

For questions about the role or reasonable adjustments, contact Nicky Brown, Catering Manager: nbrown@stpjhospice.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026