About this role
Job summary Do you love creating comforting, home-cooked meals that bring people together? Are you looking for a role where your food can make a genuine difference to children and families? Demelza is looking for an enthusiastic Cook to join our dedicated team at our Sittingbourne Hospice. This is more than just a kitchen role its an opportunity to provide warmth, care and nourishment through food to children, families, staff, volunteers and visitors at meaningful moments
Main duties of the job Youll prepare high-quality, home-cooked meals and snacks, working alongside staff and volunteers, and stepping up to run the kitchen when required. Youll help create a calm, welcoming and well-organised kitchen environment where food plays a vital role in comfort and care. Key responsibilities include Preparing nutritious, comforting meals with a focus on quality, consistency and food safety Cooking and presenting meals for a range of dietary needs Providing meals and snacks for children, families, staff, volunteers and visitors Maintaining kitchen records, documentation and food safety standards Working flexibly as part of a supportive team.
About us Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. Were here to support them and their families at every step from first diagnosis and for as long as were needed. Demelza believes in care that doesnt back down. We are Demelza.
Job description Job responsibilities To provide high quality, home cooked meals and snacks on a daily basis for the children and families, employees, volunteers and visitors at Demelza Kent. To organise and oversee food preparation, cleaning of the kitchen and all equipment and take a proactive role in ensuring high standards of food hygiene
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or higher
Desirable
Experience in a hospice, care home, hospital or healthcare setting Knowledge of cultural, religious and allergy-related dietary needs Experience working alongside volunteers Previous experience running or managing a kitchen or a section
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 Demelza Hospice Care for Children
Address Rook Lane
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.demelza.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)