At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious home-cooked meals for children and families in a supportive environment.
- Company: Children’s Hospice South West, a caring and rewarding charity.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and meaningful work that makes a difference.
- Other info: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with on-the-job training and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and create joyful moments for families during challenging times.
- Qualifications: Experience in a professional kitchen and a basic food hygiene certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 13.19 - 13.19 £ per hour.
Ad-hoc hours from £13.19 per hour plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays. Hours are generally worked either 11-7 or 8-4 over 7 days per week.
“Happy, amazing, special and fun” are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when you think of a children’s hospice - but this is exactly how our families describe our hospices. Matched by our staff feeling “proud, rewarded and making a difference” by working in this special setting, this is perhaps a quite a different catering role to what you might have expected.
About Us
Children’s Hospice South West provides care and support for children with life limiting conditions. We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic person who is motivated to join us on a permanent basis to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who we support.
Where you will be working
Charlton Farm is situated in beautiful surroundings, the hospice has a homely feel and yet provides stunning and spacious accommodation for the whole family, making the most of short and precious lives.
The Role
Working as part of a friendly and professional team of Kitchen staff and volunteers, you will prepare and serve a range of high quality, home cooked meals and snacks for children and families to enjoy during their stays. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a bank role within a relaxed and welcoming environment.
The Successful Candidate
You will be experienced in a professional kitchen, with excellent communication skills. You should hold a current basic food hygiene certificate and a recognised catering qualification.
Training
Full on-the-job training and a comprehensive induction period will be given relevant to the role.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking on the link in this advert. If you have any questions, please visit our website to find out more, or use our email to contact us and speak to one of our HR team today.
Anticipated Interviews: TBC
*Please note if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore recommend that you apply for the role as soon as possible.
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Charity Registration Number 1003314.
Cook (Bank ad-hoc hours) employer: Children's Hospice South West
Children's Hospice South West is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children with life-limiting conditions. Located in Barnstaple, we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, offering generous benefits such as 33 days of holiday and enhanced sick pay, alongside ample training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Children's Hospice South West Recruitment Team
