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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
Do you have a passion for cooking wellbalanced nutritious meals and want to use your skills in a role that truly makes a difference without working late evenings Join our caring Catering team where your experience and dedication will directly support patients and their loved ones.
At St Peter & St James Hospice you will play an important role in delivering a highquality catering service ensuring patients families staff and volunteers enjoy nutritious meals in a warm and supportive environment.
Job Details:
- Location: St Peter & St James Hospice BN8 4ED
- Salary:per annum (per annum fulltime equivalent)
- Working Hours: Parttime 22.5 hours per week worked over 3 days
- Shifts: 8am4pm and 11am7pm Monday to Sunday (ability to work regular Wednesdays is desirable)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received early applications are encouraged
What youll be doing:
- Cooking and preparing fresh nutritious meals to order for patients and their loved ones Living Well Centre attendees visitors and staff.
- Supporting the catering of internal events and fundraising functions.
- Ensuring dietary requirements preferences and religious and cultural needs are met.
- Maintaining high standards of food quality hygiene and customer service at all times.
What Were Looking For:
- Relevant experience: Previous catering experienceis essential. Experience in healthcare hospice or charity settings is desirable but not required.
- Qualifications: Food hygiene certification is desirable; training can be provided if needed.
- Key skills: Good communication skills a positive and professional approach and the ability to work flexibly to meet patient needs. You should be organised reliable and comfortable working as part of a supportive team.
If you are committed creative and passionate about using your cooking skills to support outstanding care we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our compassionate team and help us make a meaningful difference through every meal we serve.
Please find the full job description and person specification at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions about the role or require any additional support or reasonable adjustments please contact Nicky Brown Catering Manager by emailing .
The Organisation
St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care in the right place at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home in a care setting or at the Hospice in North Chailey.
We achieve our goals through the organisations talented people by attracting retaining and developing a highly skilled diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services Retail and Support Functions.
If youre looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion Integrity Accountability Excellence and Inclusivity then click Apply Now!
The Benefits
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The Values
- Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
- Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
- Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
27 days holiday
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Monthly occupational health clinics
Leadership development programme
20% discount in our charity shops
Our people
- Vrishali Pawar
- People Services Assistant
If you have the appetite to develop your skills you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation.
- Jon Anderson
- Community Clinical Nurse Specialist
Being a part of someones end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege.
- Victoria Webber &
Wendy Agate - Relationship Fundraisers
Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing lifes most challenging moments making every effort deeply meaningful.
- Andrea Sutton
- Data & Admin Team Officer
Helping to change peoples perception of specialist palliative and end of life care by sharing how we support patients and their loved ones is a privilege.
- Gavin Carby & James Dickens
- Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician
We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do.
- Maddie Lewis
- Retail Manager
Its great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community.
Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone regardless of race national origin sex gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion disability or age.
Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please contact us on .
Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work references Occupational Health and DBS if applicable).
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