Cook (Bank)

Do you have a passion for cooking well-balanced, nutritious meals and want to use your skills in a flexible role that truly makes a difference - without working late evenings? Join our caring Catering team as a Bank Cook, where your experience and dedication will directly support patients and their loved ones as and when needed. At St Peter & St James Hospice, you will play an important role in delivering a high-quality catering service, helping to ensure patients, families, staff and volunteers enjoy nutritious meals in a warm and supportive environment.,

• Cooking and preparing fresh, nutritious meals to order for patients and their loved ones, Living Well Centre attendees, visitors and staff.
• Supporting the catering of internal events and fundraising functions when required.
• Ensuring dietary requirements, preferences, and religious and cultural needs are met.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service at all times.
  
  Relevant experience: Previous experience working in a catering environment is essential. Experience in healthcare, hospice or charity settings is desirable but not required.
• Qualifications: Food hygiene certification is desirable; training can be provided if needed.
• Key skills: Good communication skills, a positive and professional approach, and the flexibility to work on an ad-hoc basis. You should be reliable, organised, and comfortable working as part of a supportive team.
  
  Salary: £13.55 - £13.82 per hour (equivalent to £26,496 - £27,014 per annum, full-time equivalent)
• Working Hours: Bank / ad-hoc hours to cover sickness, annual leave and service needs
• Shifts: 8am-4pm and 11am-7pm, Monday to Sunday (availability to cover a range of shifts is desirable)
• Contract Type: Bank (casual)
• Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received - early applications are encouraged