Head Chef - Marie Curie Cardiff & the Vale Hospice

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from. 

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. 

We are recruiting for a Head Chef to join our Catering team in our Cardiff and the Vale Hospice.

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

As the Head Chef, you will prepare nourishing well-balanced meals at a consistently high standard to our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers whilst maintaining a high level of food hygiene.

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

As an experienced people manager, you will be responsible for encouraging and motivating the team to perform at their best. You will have managed budgets, prepared staff rosters and of course selected suitable suppliers and placed orders.

This role covers the whole range of the catering service, including the patient food service, functions and buffets.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role with genuine job satisfaction, this may just be for you.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in HACCP and COSHH
• Excellent team management and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and email
• 706/1City and Guilds or equivalent
• 706/2 City and Guilds or equivalent e.g., Professional Cookery NQ (SCQF Level 5 and 6)

What's in it for you: 

• Salary - Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale (aligned with AFC) Band 5 £28,834 - £35,099 per annum
• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working
• 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  

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: 25^th September 2024

Interview Date: Week Commencing 30^th September 2024

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 everyone's 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.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via our recruitment team.

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.