Cook

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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