Chef - Marie Curie Cardiff & the Vale Hospice

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, 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 care.

We are looking for 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 deliver 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.
• Being adaptable to provide meals at short notice when needed.
• Regularly visiting 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, taking on a supervisory role to ensure 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 and 11:30am - 7pm)

Based: Onsite Marie Curie Hospice, Penarth

Benefits:

• 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 costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What we’re 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.

Application Process:

Close date for applications: 13th April 2025

Interview Dates: 21st April 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 at grainne.henderson@mariecurie.org.uk

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.

We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.