Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef to join the dedicated catering team at our Bradford Hospice. This is an amazing opportunity where, alongside the Head Chef you will be preparing nourishing, well-balanced meals at a consistently high standard to our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers whilst maintaining a high level of food hygiene. Apply today for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to those living with a life limiting illness and their loved ones!Main duties of the jobThis is a hands-on role, where you will be required to demonstrate strong practical, imaginative and creative cooking skills. You will be well organised, flexible and pro-active in your approach to work. Excellent communication and customer service skills are also a must, together with the ability to self-motivate and manage your time effectively. You will have fantastic interpersonal skills together with exceptional levels of integrity and self-awareness.About usEvery day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSalary:Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £22,813 to £24,336 per annum + enhancementsHours/Contract: 37.5 hours per week,Permanent,Full time - shifts are between 07:30 - 15:30 and 10:00 - 18:00 including weekends and bank holidays.Based:Bradford HospiceClosing date:17th June 2024Interview date:TBCThis is a hands-on role, where you will be required to demonstrate strong practical, imaginative and creative cooking skills. You will be well organised, flexible and pro-active in your approach to work. Excellent communication and customer service skills are also a must, together with the ability to self-motivate and manage your time effectively. You will have fantastic interpersonal skills together with exceptional levels of integrity and self-awareness.Marie CurieBenefits Package:Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.Defined contribution schemes for PensionMarie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsIntroduce a friend scheme.Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)Entitledto Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme.Life assurance for all employeesEye care (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations,Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)Continued access to NHS Pension SchemeWhat's in it foryou:Annual leave allowance- 27 days+ 8 public holidays (pro rata)Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject toeligibility, which must be most recent continuous serviceimmediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service).Competitive Policy for parental/sick LeaveContinuousProfessionaldevelopment (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)Industry leading training programmesFlexible WorkingFree DBSFree UniformGenerous enhancements35% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)69% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays.What we are looking for:City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or a Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, or an equivalent qualification.Basic Food HygieneHigh levels of Health and Safety awarenessExcellent cooking skills with the ability to develop and plan menusRelevant catering and supervisory experienceFlexibility with shift patternsYou will also be responsible for assisting the Head Chef with the adequate supervision if the Catering Assistants, producing staff rotas and assisting with the recruitment of junior staff, selecting approved suppliers and ordering.For more information or an informal chat please contact our Head Chef, Karen Raymond on Karen.Raymond@mariecurie.org.ukWe believe that diversity make us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive andequitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds andwalks of life. Apply today to bring your Talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.ukTo apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie CurieThis role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory disclosure check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialCity & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or a Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, or an equivalent qualification.Basic food hygiene certificateDesirableNVQ level 3, prepared to work towardsIntermediate Food Handling CertificateExperienceEssentialRelevant catering experienceExperience of supervising staffDesirableExperience in working in a health care setting.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameMarie CurieAddressMaudsley StreetBradfordBD3 9LEEmployer's websitehttps://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)