About this role
Job summary
What does an average day involve
Putting orders away, opening up the kitchen for the day, completing HAACP Documentation. Making soups, quiches, daily specials of your choice, baking scrummy cakes, sandwich fillings, pies. Preparing the salad bar for service. Attending the inpatient unit speaking with each patient and discussing their likes, dislikes and dietary needs for that day. Making meals for patients at lunch and tea time. Running a full lunch service alongside another chef and a kitchen assistant, anywhere between 40 and 90 covers. Preparing afternoon teas, baking for these. Planning ahead for the rest of the weeks demands Everyone does a bit of everything, including washing up yes really!
Main duties of the job
To work 24 hours per week, (a certain degree of flexibility commensurate with the requirements of the post is necessary) will include weekend working on a regular basis
About us
St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long-term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Chef required, up to 24 hours over 3 days
includes weekend working on a rota system
Salary £14.64 per hour
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic chef to join St Marys Hospice to serve the needs of The Orangery Caf and our wonderful inpatient unit.
Is this you?
A qualified and experienced chef who can work well under pressure preparing and cooking quality fresh food. Experience working in a high-volume kitchen. Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A self-motivated team player. Willingness to learn and strive in a fast-paced environment.
Applications will close at 5pm Friday 13th November2026
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
Desirable
- Please refer to job description above
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. Mary's Hospice
Address
Ulverston, Cumbria
LA12 7JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)