Job summary We are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our established Facilities Team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, nutritional, catering service, preparing, cooking, and serving all types of meals and snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choices, ensuring delivery to all of a nourished, well-balanced diet. Main duties of the job To liaise with patients and their families, giving guidance on meal selections reflecting their dietary requirements across both Havens Hospices sites (Little Havens & Fair Havens), although this role will be predominantly based at our Little Havens site in Thundersley. About us At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens. Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services. In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most. At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £13,421.61 a year £13,421.60, per annum. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number Trac ID 6614048 Job locations Little Havens Hospice Daws Health Road Benfleet SS7 2LH Job description Job responsibilities To liaise with patients and their families, giving guidance on meal selections reflecting their dietary requirements across both Havens Hospices sites (Little Havens & Fair Havens) To prepare, cook, and serve all types of meals / snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice ensuring all patients, visitors, staff and volunteers receive a nourished, well-balanced diet Job description Job responsibilities To liaise with patients and their families, giving guidance on meal selections reflecting their dietary requirements across both Havens Hospices sites (Little Havens & Fair Havens) To prepare, cook, and serve all types of meals / snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choice ensuring all patients, visitors, staff and volunteers receive a nourished, well-balanced diet Person Specification Education Essential Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Desirable Experience of dealing with special dietary requirements Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in working within the kitchen of an organisation, preparing and handling food Person Specification Education Essential Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Desirable Experience of dealing with special dietary requirements Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in working within the kitchen of an organisation, preparing and handling food 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 Havens Hospices Address Little Havens Hospice Daws Health Road Benfleet SS7 2LH Employer's website https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)