Chef - Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands

Contract

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern

Shift patterns: 11:00 am to 7:00pm

Working on a rota basis, five days per week, Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays

Salary

Agenda for Change Band 3: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum

Enhanced rates of pay apply for hours worked on Sundays and Bank Holidays, with an additional payment of up to 69% of the basic hourly rate

Location

Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands, Solihull

Essential Criteria

• 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

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience working within a healthcare environment

NVQ Level 3 qualification, or willing to work towards it

Intermediate food handling certificate

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• 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

Application Process

Closing date for applications: 25 October 2026

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.