Chef - Marie Curie Hospice

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Chef to join our Catering team at our Outstanding CQC rated hospice in Bradford.

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – shifts Mon‑Fri 07:30‑15:30 and 10:00‑18:00. Weekends and bank holidays 07:30‑15:30.

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term.

Marie Curie Bradford Hospice, Maudsley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 9LE
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• Hands‑on cooking with strong practical, imaginative and creative skills.
• Organised, flexible and pro‑active approach to work.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self‑motivate and manage time effectively.
• Assist Head Chef with supervision of Catering Assistants, produce staff rotas and help recruit junior staff.
• Select approved suppliers and place orders.

• City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• High levels of Health and Safety awareness.
• Relevant catering and supervisory experience.
• Flexibility with shift patterns.

• Annual leave 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
• Competitive parental/sick leave policy.
• Continuous professional development.
• Industry‑leading training programmes.
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.
• Defined contribution pension schemes.
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems.
• Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
• Benefit Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.
• Enhancements: 35% of basic salary per hour for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm‑6am), 69% for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays.

Upload your most recent CV demonstrating how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

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Marie Curie is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.