Cook/Chef (Part-Time), Littlehampton
7.5 hours per week
£5,437.20 plus Excellent Benefits including 8% pension, life assurance and family leave
This is a permanent part-time role, working 7.5hours on a Thursday 12.00 - 20.00 as part of our Catering Team. Whilst not guaranteed there may be opportunity to work additional hours occasionally to support our operations.
About us
Fire Fighters Charity delivers specialist health and wellbeing information and support to enable a healthier and happier UK fire services community.
We now have a vacancy for a Chef to join our catering team at Marine Court in Littlehampton.
About the role
As a Chef, your role is vital to supporting and enhancing the stay for our service users to assist in their recovery. You will support a small catering team to provide nutritious and well-balanced meals for our service users and other visitors to our centre who you will interact with during their stay.
It is important that you ensure effective stock management and that the food prepared in our kitchen is done so in accordance with food preparation requirements and compliance with food hygiene regulations.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services Check.
About You
This is a fabulous opportunity to join us and work within a supportive and rewarding environment. You will be able to use the skills you have gained previously whilst working as a chef or as a cook, possibly within a school or nursing home environment. What is important, is that you have experience preparing nutritious and good quality balanced meals and have the ability to follow recipes and set menu’s ensuring our guests enjoy a variety of food during their stay.
You will have knowledge and a clear awareness of dietary restrictions and be familiar with working in an environment where food hygiene standards and food preparation requirements are adhered too.
As well as being an excellent communicator and have the ability to work with others, you will take pride in your work and your interactions with others. Your positive attitude and approach will help shape the environment within our centre and support those staying with us.
How to apply
More information about us and the role can be found on our website or please contact Michele Wigg, Head Chef on 01903 735912or via email recruitment@firefighterscharity.org.uk If you would like to arrange a visit to Marine Court to see our facilities, we would love to show you around.
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and an introductory letter stating why you are interested in both the role and Fire Fighters Charity. Alternatively, please contact us for an application form.
Closing Date 9am 15 November 2026
Our commitment to inclusion
Fire Fighters Charity is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We want everyone in our community to feel welcome, accepted, respected and that they belong. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
Chef/Cook (Part time) in Littlehampton employer: Fire Fighters Charity
At Fire Fighters Charity, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. As a Maintenance Person at our Marine Court centre in Littlehampton, you'll enjoy excellent benefits, including an 8% pension and life assurance, while contributing to the wellbeing of the fire services community. With opportunities for training and development, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a peaceful and welcoming space for those in recovery, all within a dedicated and passionate team.
