Marie Curie Chef (Fixed Term Contract) Edinburgh 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 want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

We are excited to share we are seeking a skilled Chef to join our catering team at Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh on a fixed term contract until August 2027 . To work as an active and flexible member of the team to ensure the smooth running of the Catering Department.

What you will be doing

In this rewarding role, you will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors, while upholding excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.

You will bring strong culinary expertise, the ability to design and deliver varied menus, and a commitment to excellent customer service. We are looking for someone who works well within a team, adapts easily to changing demands, and demonstrates a genuinely caring approach.

You will also assist the Head Chef in supervision of Catering Assistants, assist with staff rotas, help recruit junior team members, and manage supplier selection and ordering processes.

If you are passionate about creating great food and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients, families and colleagues, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What we are looking for

Please see the full job description here: Chef

Requirements

City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification); Basic food hygiene certificate; Relevant catering experience; Experience supervising staff in the absence of head chef; High levels of Health and Safety awareness

Benefits

Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%); Support with eye care costs (terms apply); Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme; 15% discount in Marie Curie shops; Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card; Life assurance