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St Catherine’s Hospice

Bank Chef

The closing date is 02 March 2026

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Job summary

PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE DIRECTLY VIA OUR ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE WEBSITE, LINK BELOW:

https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=04418a44-09a9-4351-89a6-1955e68cedf1

This position would suit someone who is seeking a flexible working arrangement who has availability across a variety of days and times. This post is offered on a bank basis, meaning you will be covering ad hoc hours, as and when required, depending on business need.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced individual, looking for a change of direction or someone who has experience of working in a health care setting where every meal matters? Are you passionate about cooking while seeking to achieve positive work life balance? Alternatively, you could be newly qualified and looking to develop your expertise across a broad range of skills within an experienced and supportive team.

We are seeking a talented and compassionate Bank Chef to join our established team of Chefs, Catering Assistants and Volunteers to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective in-house catering service. Using your skills to create fresh, well balanced, home cooked meals for our patients and staff, you will ensure dietary requirements and special requests are met with care and precision.

Supporting the Kitchen Lead you will enjoy catering for small events, whilst also developing your skills in desserts and baking. Good knowledge of food safety, allergens and dietary needs will also be a key feature of this role.

About us

When you join St Catherines, you will be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: that will be here for you through the joyful memories, final goodbyes and moments after. If that sounds like something you would find fulfilling, please apply today.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.33 an hour Includes 25% enhancement of £3.27

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0271-VA226

Job locations

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH11 9SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the catering team in your role as Bank Chef, you will lead your shift in the running of the kitchen by providing varied, appetising and attractive food and beverages to patients, relatives, staff and visitors to the hospice. Also providing hospitality and refreshments as required.

Chefs will observe and maintain high standards of personal hygiene in addition to safety and hygiene procedures for preparation and storage of food and use of kitchen equipment. Excellent knowledge of food safety and economical use of kitchen supplies is essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as part of the catering team in your role as Bank Chef, you will lead your shift in the running of the kitchen by providing varied, appetising and attractive food and beverages to patients, relatives, staff and visitors to the hospice. Also providing hospitality and refreshments as required.

Chefs will observe and maintain high standards of personal hygiene in addition to safety and hygiene procedures for preparation and storage of food and use of kitchen equipment. Excellent knowledge of food safety and economical use of kitchen supplies is essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to plan, prepare and deliver hospitality for events
  • Previous cooking experience and expertise.
  • Awareness and understanding of nutrition
  • Knowledge and experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with volunteers
  • Experience of coaching/training other staff/volunteers
  • Passion for creativity in recipe and menu development

Qualifications

Essential

  • Food Hygiene qualification of at least Level 2
  • NVQ or equivalent in Catering or Hospitality

Desirable

  • Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to plan, prepare and deliver hospitality for events
  • Previous cooking experience and expertise.
  • Awareness and understanding of nutrition
  • Knowledge and experience of working to H&SAW, COSHH standards

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with volunteers
  • Experience of coaching/training other staff/volunteers
  • Passion for creativity in recipe and menu development

Qualifications

Essential

  • Food Hygiene qualification of at least Level 2
  • NVQ or equivalent in Catering or Hospitality

Desirable

  • Further catering qualifications, NVQs or equivalent

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

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH11 9SL


Employer's website

https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH11 9SL


Employer's website

https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

HR Manager

jobs@stch.org.uk

01293447353

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.33 an hour Includes 25% enhancement of £3.27

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0271-VA226

Job locations

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH11 9SL


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