Chef - Bradford

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary:Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 3 (£22,813 to £24,336 per annum) + enhancements

Hours/Contract:37.5 hours per week, Permanent, Full time - shifts are between 07:30 - 15:30 and 10:00 - 18:00 including weekends and bank holidays.

Based:Bradford Hospice

Closing date: 19th April 2024

Interview date:TBC

This is a hands-on role, where you will be required to demonstrate strong practical, imaginative and creative cooking skills. You will be well organised, flexible and pro-active in your approach to work. Excellent communication and customer service skills are also a must, together with the ability to self-motivate and manage your time effectively. You will have fantastic interpersonal skills together with exceptional levels of integrity and self-awareness.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

• 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 childcare cost (T & C's apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees
• Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance- 27 days+ 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service).
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform
• Generous enhancements
  • 35% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
  • 69% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays.

What we are looking for:

• City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or a Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, or an equivalent qualification.
• Basic Food Hygiene
• High levels of Health and Safety awareness
• Excellent cooking skills with the ability to develop and plan menus
• Relevant catering and supervisory experience
• Flexibility with shift patterns

You will also be responsible for assisting the Head Chef with the adequate supervision if the Catering Assistants, producing staff rotas and assisting with the recruitment of junior staff, selecting approved suppliers and ordering.

We believe that diversity make us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your Talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

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. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or a Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, or an equivalent qualification.
• Basic food hygiene certificate

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or prepared to work towards
• Intermediate Food Handling Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Relevant catering experience
• Experience of supervising staff

Desirable

• Experience in working in a health care setting.

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

Marie Curie

Address

Maudsley Street

Bradford

BD3 9LE

Employer's website

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