Chef - Marie Curie Cardiff & the Vale Hospice

Job summary
We are seeking a qualified Chef to join our team at the Hospice in Penarth on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Chef to be part of our dedicated team, providing high-quality, cost-effective catering services to our patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff.
Main duties of the job
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
Growing and transforming our direct care and support
Delivering more practical information and support
Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
About us
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We\’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it\’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Were lookingfor a qualified Chef to join our team at our Hospice in Penarth on a full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Chef to join our dedicated team, delivering a high-quality, cost-effective catering service to our patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff. In this role, you will prepare and serve a variety of meals and snacks, ensuring dietary requirements and special requests are met with care and precision.
Your responsibilities will include creating and planning menus, as well as being adaptable to provide meals at short notice when needed. Additionally, you will regularly visit patients on the wards to gather feedback on the catering service and discuss individual preferences or special dietary needs
In the absence of the Head Chef, you may be required to take on a supervisory role, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the catering department. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact through the power of food and service.
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £24,433 – £26,060 per annum
Contract: Permanent 37.5 hours per week 1 weekend in 3, Shift patterns)6:30am 2:30pm and11:30am 7pm)
Based: Onsite Marie Curie Hospice, Penarth
Benefits Youll Love

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What were looking for:

• Proven experience in catering, showcasing your culinary skills and expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively, ensuring smooth operations.
• City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or a Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, or an equivalent qualification.
• Basic food hygiene certificate to maintain high standards of food safety.
• Creative flair in developing and planning menus that delight our patients, families and staff.
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with internal staff members, patients and external visitors.
• Collaborative and flexible team player with the ability to work well within a supportive environment.

Please see the full job description here
Application Process

• Close date for applications: 13thApril 2025
• Interview Dates: 21stApril 2025
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact Grainne Henderson Talent Acquisition Advisor atgrainne.henderson@mariecurie.org.uk
Additional Information
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
Reasonable adjustments to our standard process can be accommodated. Should you require any reasonable adjustments please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailingrecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Were lookingfor a qualified Chef to join our team at our Hospice in Penarth on a full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Chef to join our dedicated team, delivering a high-quality, cost-effective catering service to our patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff. In this role, you will prepare and serve a variety of meals and snacks, ensuring dietary requirements and special requests are met with care and precision.
Your responsibilities will include creating and planning menus, as well as being adaptable to provide meals at short notice when needed. Additionally, you will regularly visit patients on the wards to gather feedback on the catering service and discuss individual preferences or special dietary needs
In the absence of the Head Chef, you may be required to take on a supervisory role, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the catering department. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact through the power of food and service.
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £24,433 – £26,060 per annum
Contract: Permanent 37.5 hours per week 1 weekend in 3, Shift patterns)6:30am 2:30pm and11:30am 7pm)
Based: Onsite Marie Curie Hospice, Penarth
Benefits Youll Love

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What were looking for:

• Proven experience in catering, showcasing your culinary skills and expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively, ensuring smooth operations.
• City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or a Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, or an equivalent qualification.
• Basic food hygiene certificate to maintain high standards of food safety.
• Creative flair in developing and planning menus that delight our patients, families and staff.
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with internal staff members, patients and external visitors.
• Collaborative and flexible team player with the ability to work well within a supportive environment.

Please see the full job description here
Application Process

• Close date for applications: 13thApril 2025
• Interview Dates: 21stApril 2025
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact Grainne Henderson Talent Acquisition Advisor atgrainne.henderson@mariecurie.org.uk
Additional Information
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
Reasonable adjustments to our standard process can be accommodated. Should you require any reasonable adjustments please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailingrecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Marie Curie
Address
Marie Curie Hospice, Bridgeman Road
Penarth
CF64 3YR
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