Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice are seeking an qualified part time Chef to join them for 2 days a week (15 hours) . You will be joining an established, fun and supportive catering team who provide food services across the hospice to patients, visitors and staff.

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

 Your role in our mission…..

We’re looking for a qualified Chef to join our team at our Edinburgh Hospice on a part time basis. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Chef to join our dedicated team, delivering a high-quality, cost-effective catering service to our patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff. In this role, you will prepare and serve a variety of meals and snacks, ensuring dietary requirements and special requests are met with care and precision.

Your responsibilities will include creating and planning menus, as well as being adaptable to provide meals at short notice when needed. Additionally, you will regularly visit patients on the wards to gather feedback on the catering service and discuss individual preferences or special dietary needs

In the absence of the Head Chef, you may be required to take on a supervisory role, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the catering department. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact through the power of food and service.

 Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.  Closing date for applications: 22nd December 2024 

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £26,869 to £28,998 pro rata per annum + enhancements

Contract: Permanent Part Time 15 Hours Per Week (x2 Days), early shift 06.30am to 14.30pm or back shift 09.30am to 17.30pm (No set days) 

Based: Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice, Frogston Road West EH10 7DR 

 Marie Curie Benefits Package

Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work.

Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems

Introduce a friend scheme.

Help with eye care costs 

Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.

Life assurance – for all employees

 What’s in it for you: 

Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility) 

Continuous development 

Industry leading training programmes 

Employee Assistance Programme 

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.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.