Here at Derian House Children’s Hospice, we have an exciting opportunity available for a Chef/Cook to join our existing team based at our Hospice in Chorley. You will join us on a permanent part-time basis.
Derian House has provided high-quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for over 30 years.
Our care team provides symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short break respite care to children, young people, and their families across Lancashire, South Cumbria, and Greater Manchester. Supported by our dedicated community team, family support team, neonatal services, and young people’s services, we are able to provide a wide range of support and care in various settings.
About the Chef/Cook role:
You will join an established team to provide a high standard of food preparation, working within all Environmental and Health & Safety Guidelines, ensuring all patients' catering needs are met, as well as delivering excellent customer service to all users. We prepare lunch and dinner for babies, children, young people, as well as our staff and visitors. In addition, we cater for any events that we may have in the hospice.
What we’re looking for in our Chef/Cook:
* A positive, assertive, confident, and approachable individual
* Reliable and flexible
* Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent – minimum level 2. C&G 706-1/2 or NVQ equivalent in Catering
* Proven ability to prepare meals of a varied nature
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Good communication skills
Hours of Work:
* 25 hours a week over a 7-day rota:
* 2 full days – 7.30 am - 5.30 pm
* 1 day - 6 hours – the hours to be worked between 7.30 am – 5.30 pm
* The role will cover 1 weekend in 4 – hours will be 07.30 - 17.30 (Saturday – Sunday) and 6 hours during the week.
Cover for holiday and sickness will also be required.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £15,600 (£23,400 per annum full-time equivalent).
We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:
* Competitive holiday entitlement
* Free Parking
* Subsidised meals
* Shopping/cinema & holiday discounts
* On-Demand GP
* Discounted gym membership
If you have the skills and experience to become our Chef/Cook, click ‘Apply’ now – we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st February 2025
The closing date for this role may close earlier than advertised if a high volume of appropriate candidate applications are received.
Registered Charity Number 1005165
Derian House is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, or national or ethnic origin.
Successful appointments will be subject to a basic disclosure and barring check.
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