Hours/Contract: Full Time 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday shifts are between 07:30 - 15:30 and 10:00 - 18:00. Weekends and bank holidays are between 07.30am - 15.30pm

Contract Type: 12 months - Fixed Term

Based: Bradford Hospice

Closing date: 12th January 2026

Interview date: TBC

This 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.

You 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.

What we’re looking for:

City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or a Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, or an equivalent qualification.
Basic Food Hygiene
High levels of Health and Safety awareness
Excellent cooking skills with the ability to develop and plan menus
Relevant catering and supervisory experience
Flexibility with shift patterns

What's in it for you:

Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
Continuous Professional development
Industry leading training programmes
Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
Defined contribution schemes for Pension
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
Life assurance for all employees
Generous enhancements
- 35% 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.

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To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Gair, Talent Acquisition Advisor – lisa.gair@mariecurie.org.uk

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.

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.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk