At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals while supporting patients' dietary needs.
- Company: Join the compassionate team at St Luke's Hospice in Turnchapel.
- Benefits: Earn £13.31 per hour plus enhancements, with flexible part-time hours.
- Other info: Join a diverse workplace committed to inclusivity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives through your cooking skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking, passion for food, and excellent teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.31 - 13.31 £ per hour.
£13.31 Per Hour Plus 12.07% Hourly Enhancement (£26,032 FTE)
Turnchapel, Plymouth
Temporary Part-Time
Hours per week: 0
Contract type: Relief / work as and when required
Are you an experienced Cook looking for a flexible role where you can make a genuine difference? We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Relief Cook to join our friendly Catering Team at our specialist unit in Turnchapel. If you're passionate about preparing delicious food and enjoy working in an environment where your contribution is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals
- Supporting patients with individual dietary needs and preferences
- Creating snacks and refreshments for visitors and staff
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional catering experience
- Helping make special occasions memorable for patients and their families
What We're Looking For:
- Previous cooking or catering experience
- A passion for preparing high-quality food
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices
- A caring and adaptable approach
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Availability to work weekends as required
We are proud to have gained the 5-star standard from Environmental Health for our busy kitchen and Driftwood Café for patients, visitors and staff.
We're an equal opportunities employer: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won't necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.
Unfortunately, St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.
Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026
1st Interview Date: To Be Arranged
2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Relief Cook employer: St Luke’s Hospice
Join our dedicated Catering Team in Turnchapel, where your culinary skills will not only shine but also contribute to the well-being of our community. We offer a flexible working environment with competitive pay and a supportive culture that values compassion and teamwork, ensuring you have the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact in your role as a Cook.
