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St. Mary's Hospice

Chef

The closing date is 21 November 2025

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Job summary

Job Title:Chef Location:St Marys Hospice, Ulverston Responsible to:Head Chef Contracted Hours: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 Hours of Work: A combination of hours between 8am-6pm 4 days a week

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 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.06 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPC9E3CEDC

Job locations

Ulverston Cumbria

LA12 7JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Chef

Part time hours negotiable

£14.06 an hour

(Apprentice rate applies if training)

At the Orangery Cafe, food is more than food. Its comfort, care, and sometimes the highlight of someones day. From a favourite pudding to a simple cuppa, your meals will create a great dining experience in our very busy caf and also dignity, love, and comfort to patients, families and visitors.

Your day might include:

Cooking specials, soups, quiches, pies, and scrummy cakes.

Being part of a lively lunch service (4090 covers) alongside an amazing team.

Helping with afternoon teas, the salad bar and if needed, even washing up!

Preparing tailored meals for patients likes and needs.

Why join us?

Part time hours, no late nights, great team.

Apprentices welcome train on the job.

Every plate makes a difference.

Bring your kitchen skills (or passion to learn), a good sense of humour, and care for people as much as food.

Apply now and help us turn meals into moments at St Marys Hospice.

Closing date 21st November however applications will close once a suitable number of applicants have been received

Job description

Job responsibilities

Chef

Part time hours negotiable

£14.06 an hour

(Apprentice rate applies if training)

At the Orangery Cafe, food is more than food. Its comfort, care, and sometimes the highlight of someones day. From a favourite pudding to a simple cuppa, your meals will create a great dining experience in our very busy caf and also dignity, love, and comfort to patients, families and visitors.

Your day might include:

Cooking specials, soups, quiches, pies, and scrummy cakes.

Being part of a lively lunch service (4090 covers) alongside an amazing team.

Helping with afternoon teas, the salad bar and if needed, even washing up!

Preparing tailored meals for patients likes and needs.

Why join us?

Part time hours, no late nights, great team.

Apprentices welcome train on the job.

Every plate makes a difference.

Bring your kitchen skills (or passion to learn), a good sense of humour, and care for people as much as food.

Apply now and help us turn meals into moments at St Marys Hospice.

Closing date 21st November however applications will close once a suitable number of applicants have been received

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

VPC9E3CEDC.1286@vacancyposter.com

01229580305

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.06 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPC9E3CEDC

Job locations

Ulverston Cumbria

LA12 7JP


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