Job summary Thank you for your interest in the Chef position at Pendleside Hospice. We hope you find all the information you need in this pack to help you decide if you are the right person for this role. Pendleside Hospice was founded as a charity in 1988, and is one of the principal providers of palliative and end of life care services to adults in Burnley and Pendle. Pendleside is widely known throughout the area and is held in deep affection by the local community. It is truly a privilege to work here. We have an opportunity for a hardworking and positive individual to join our Catering Team. You will work 5 days per week over a flexible 7-day rota, including some weekends. You should have a genuine passion for food along with excellent culinary skills. You should also have the ability to prepare tasty, wholesome meals from fresh ingredients and always be willing to go the extra mile. At Pendleside Hospice, you will find a fantastic team spirit and a commitment to developing you and your skills so that you can choose a long-term career with us. Thank you, Mark Scott Catering and Domestics Services Manager Main duties of the job To produce tasty wholesome meals from fresh ingredients which reflect excellent culinary standards, whilst promoting great customer service with the aim to exceed expectations To ensure your shift is managed effectively within the catering department and that the highest standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained. About us About Us Our Mission Pendleside Hospice exists to enhance the quality of life for people living in our community with advancing long term and life limiting illnesses, through to end of life and in bereavement. Our Vision Every adult with advancing long term and life limiting illnesses, and those most important to them, within our community, will receive timely and equitable access to high quality services, delivered by appropriately trained staff and volunteers. Philosophy of Care Pendleside endeavours to promote and enhance quality of life for people with advancing long term and life limiting illnesses and those important to them. It does this by delivering specialist and holistic palliative and end of life care, which addresses each persons individually assessed physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Our care is planned and continually monitored to ensure appropriateness as needs may change. Effective communication with the people we serve is fundamental to our relationship with them. Their confidentiality, privacy, dignity and choice are respected at all times. Our multi-disciplinary approach facilitates integrated support in our inpatient, outpatient, day service, community and family support services. Care is underpinned by relevant research, best practice guidance and professional codes of practice. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,777 a year Pay award pending April 2025 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0044-25-0000 Job locations Colne Road Reedley Burnley Lancashire BB10 2LW Job description Job responsibilities MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To produce tasty wholesome meals from fresh ingredients which reflect excellent culinary standards, whilst promoting great customer service with the aim to exceed expectations. To ensure your shift is managed effectively within the catering department and that the highest standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained. CORE TASKS Ensure that every patients nutritional needs are met. To supervise the production of meals including a busy meals on wheels service along with serving and cleaning duties. Promote attractive meal presentation, paying attention to methods of minimising waste wherever practical. To keep the catering department hygienically tidy at all times to meet the high standards required. To ensure the electronic food safety system is complete cleaning tasks are maintained to the correct standard on your allocated shifts. To be responsible for the maintenance and rotation of stock levels as required, ensuring all items received meet the Hospices food safety standard requirements. To cater for special functions on request, e.g. buffets, themed menus and outside catering for Hospice events. Ensure that Hospice policies, procedures and standards are adhered to at all times; with particular regard to those concerning food safety. Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity at all times. Contribute to menu and service development. Communicate effectively with service users and Hospice colleagues. Complete mandatory training and support junior members of the team with training, development and one to ones. Help to maintain the E-Rota system. To report when equipment is not in good working order and that repairs and maintenance are carried out as necessary. This document is intended to convey an outline of the post and the post-holders responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To produce tasty wholesome meals from fresh ingredients which reflect excellent culinary standards, whilst promoting great customer service with the aim to exceed expectations. To ensure your shift is managed effectively within the catering department and that the highest standards of food safety and hygiene are maintained. CORE TASKS Ensure that every patients nutritional needs are met. To supervise the production of meals including a busy meals on wheels service along with serving and cleaning duties. Promote attractive meal presentation, paying attention to methods of minimising waste wherever practical. To keep the catering department hygienically tidy at all times to meet the high standards required. To ensure the electronic food safety system is complete cleaning tasks are maintained to the correct standard on your allocated shifts. To be responsible for the maintenance and rotation of stock levels as required, ensuring all items received meet the Hospices food safety standard requirements. To cater for special functions on request, e.g. buffets, themed menus and outside catering for Hospice events. Ensure that Hospice policies, procedures and standards are adhered to at all times; with particular regard to those concerning food safety. Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity at all times. Contribute to menu and service development. Communicate effectively with service users and Hospice colleagues. Complete mandatory training and support junior members of the team with training, development and one to ones. Help to maintain the E-Rota system. To report when equipment is not in good working order and that repairs and maintenance are carried out as necessary. This document is intended to convey an outline of the post and the post-holders responsibilities. Person Specification Practical & intellectual skills (including any specialist knowledge) Essential Knowledge of Health & Safety Desirable Health & safety qualification Good IT skills Knowledge of infection control Qualifications Essential City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Level 3 or above food safety qualification or be willing to gain. Desirable Knowledge of special dietary requirements and allergy management Experience Essential Experience of professional kitchen in either a commercial or healthcare setting. Desirable Previous care catering or hospitality experience. Disposition/ attitude Essential Must take great pride in what you do and always be prepared to go the extra mile. Calm under pressure. Ability to lead by example. Desirable Ability to lead by example. Equal Opportunities Essential To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote and implement equal opportunities Person Specification Practical & intellectual skills (including any specialist knowledge) Essential Knowledge of Health & Safety Desirable Health & safety qualification Good IT skills Knowledge of infection control Qualifications Essential City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Level 3 or above food safety qualification or be willing to gain. Desirable Knowledge of special dietary requirements and allergy management Experience Essential Experience of professional kitchen in either a commercial or healthcare setting. Desirable Previous care catering or hospitality experience. Disposition/ attitude Essential Must take great pride in what you do and always be prepared to go the extra mile. Calm under pressure. Ability to lead by example. Desirable Ability to lead by example. Equal Opportunities Essential To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote and implement equal opportunities 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 Pendleside Hospice Address Colne Road Reedley Burnley Lancashire BB10 2LW Employer's website https://www.pendleside.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)