Relief Cook

(Zero Hours Contract)

Are you an experienced Cook looking for a flexible role where you can make a genuine difference

Were looking for a compassionate and skilled Cook (Bank) to join our friendly Catering Team at our specialist unit in Turnchapel. If youre passionate about preparing delicious food and enjoy working in an environment where your contribution is truly valued wed love to hear from you.

Could you be the Cook St Lukes Hospice Plymouth is seeking to work with our friendly talented Catering team

What Youll Be Doing

• Preparing and serving high-quality nutritious meals
• Supporting patients with individual dietary needs and preferences
• Creating snacks and refreshments for visitors and staff
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional catering experience
• Helping make special occasions memorable for patients and their families

What Were Looking For

Were keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous cooking or catering experience
• A passion for preparing high-quality food
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices
• A caring and adaptable approach
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Availability to work weekends as required

We are proud to have gained the 5-star standard from Environmental Health for our busy kitchen and Driftwood Café for patients visitors and staff.

Were an equal opportunities employer:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills experience and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Lukes Hospice Plymouth arent able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026
1st Interview Date: To Be Arranged
2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

INDMED

Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.

Its worth setting up a job alertor simply checking back in regularly because - as St Lukes continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - were always evolving and new opportunities spring up both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what youre looking for!

We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors nurses and social workers but also our colleagues more behind the scenes from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers administrators educators and IT team. And thats just to name a few! It takes a vast variety of skills experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.

As an Employer of Choice we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests dental care and addition this gives you access a GP and counselling and practical information helplines 24/7.

While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding knowing youre helping us make such an important difference we recognise its work that can be challenging emotionally. Thats why when you join us well be here to support you all the way.

Dont miss out on the opportunity to join our friendly award-winning team learn more about working life at St Lukes on our dedicated jobs page.