About this role
Job summary
Time to nourish, time to make a difference!
At St Barnabas Hospice, we believe food is more than just a meal it is comfort, care, and connection.
As a Cook, you will prepare nutritious and delicious meals for patients, families, and staff, ensuring a homely and welcoming atmosphere.
Who We Are Looking For:
Experience in catering or a similar roleA passion for preparing nutritious mealsKnowledge of dietary requirements and food hygiene standards
Main duties of the job
Why Join St Barnabas?
Make a difference - Create meals that bring comfort to those in need.A supportive team - Work in a friendly, professional environment.Flexible workingCareer growth - Training and development opportunities.Wellbeing SupportGreat benefits - Competitive salary, Aegon Pension Scheme or NHS pension continuation, and 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).Working Hours 15.75 per weekSalary - £10,641 is the pro rata amount for 15.75 hours per week.Please note there is an expectation that you will work either Christmas or New Year each year on a rotational basis for fairness within the team.
About us
To apply: Submit your online application.
For more information contact: [email protected]
For application assistance contact: [email protected]
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Job description Job responsibilities At St Barnabas, we believe in dignity, respect, and equality for all, we welcome applicants from every background. As an organisation we are happy to consider flexible working requests however there are certain core hours / service delivery elements that are required to be covered. We may extend, withdraw, or close vacancies as needed. If selected for an interview, please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for further details. Please note, we only accept completed application forms no CVs.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria Essential
Please refer to the separate job description and person specification document attached to this vacancy listing for full details of the role.
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 Barnabas Hospice
Address St Barnabas Hospice Inpatient Unit
36 Nettleham Road
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 1RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)