St. Mary's Hospice

Chef

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

To work 28 hours per week, (a certain degree of flexibility commensurate with the requirements of the post is necessary) will include weekend working on a regular basis. Would be happy to consider a 14 hour job share. Would be happy to consider an Apprentice Chef ( apprentice rate of pay will apply)

Main duties of the job

What does an average day involve Putting orders away, opening up the kitchen for the day, completing HAACP Documentation. Making soups, quiches, daily specials of your choice, baking scrummy cakes, sandwich fillings, pies. Preparing the salad bar for service. Attending the inpatient unit speaking with each patient and discussing their likes, dislikes and dietary needs for that day. Making meals for patients at lunch and tea time. Running a full lunch service alongside another chef and a kitchen assistant, anywhere between 40 and 90 covers. Preparing afternoon teas, baking for these. Planning ahead for the rest of the weeks demands Everyone does a bit of everything, including washing up yes really!

About us

St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long-term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.06 an hour For an Apprentice Chef - Apprentice rate of pay will apply

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP7B9EF94A

Job locations

Ulverston, Cumbria

LA12 7JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Chef

28 hours a week

£14.06 an hour annual salary £20,471.36

We will also consider a 14 hour a weekJob Share or an Apprentice Chef (apprentice rate of pay will apply)

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic chef to join St Marys Hospice to serve the needs of The Orangery Caf and our wonderful inpatient unit.

Is this you?

A qualified and experienced chef who can work well under pressure preparing and cooking quality fresh food.

Experience working in a high-volume kitchen.

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

A self-motivated team player.

Willingness to learn and strive in a fast-paced environment.

Applications will close at 5pm Thursday 14th August2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

Chef

28 hours a week

£14.06 an hour annual salary £20,471.36

We will also consider a 14 hour a weekJob Share or an Apprentice Chef (apprentice rate of pay will apply)

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic chef to join St Marys Hospice to serve the needs of The Orangery Caf and our wonderful inpatient unit.

Is this you?

A qualified and experienced chef who can work well under pressure preparing and cooking quality fresh food.

Experience working in a high-volume kitchen.

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

A self-motivated team player.

Willingness to learn and strive in a fast-paced environment.

Applications will close at 5pm Thursday 14th August2025

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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. Mary's Hospice

Address

Ulverston, Cumbria

LA12 7JP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St. Mary's Hospice

Address

Ulverston, Cumbria

LA12 7JP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Susan Davidson

VP7B9EF94A.1286@vacancyposter.com

01229580305

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.06 an hour For an Apprentice Chef - Apprentice rate of pay will apply

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP7B9EF94A

Job locations

Ulverston, Cumbria

LA12 7JP


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