Chef - Bradford Hospice inBradford inBradford PUBLISHED MON 28 OCT 2024

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef to join the established team at Bradford Hospice. This is a hands-on role where you are given the opportunity to demonstrate your cooking skills. Apply now if you are looking for a new challenge where you can make a difference.

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.

About us

We are recruiting for a Chef to join the team at Bradford hospice.

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Shifts:Between 07:30 - 15:30 and 10:00 - 18:00 including weekends and bank holidays.

Salary: AFC BAND 3 £24,£25,674 pro rata, per annum, plus enhancements

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.

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

What were 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

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• 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
• 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

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.

Advert closes: 10th November 2024

Interview dates: TBC

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.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyones 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.

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This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

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