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The Vacancy
Do you have a passion for cooking high-quality, nutritious, and fresh meals but don't want to work late evenings? Why not come and join our caring Catering team and bring comfort to those in need?
Whether you are a qualified Cook or just love cooking, at our hospice, you will play a vital role in supporting our catering service, ensuring that our patients, visitors and staff receive exceptional meals in a supportive environment.
Job Details:
Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED
Salary: £25,600 - £26,100 (Full-time equivalent)
Working Hours: We have part-time and full-time roles available.
Contract Type: Permanent contract
Closing date: 6th July 2025
Key Responsibilities:
Meal Preparation: Cook and prepare fresh, nutritious meals for patients in our in-patient unit, Living Well Centre attendees, visitors and staff. You will also cater for internal events and fundraising functions.
Be Part of Our Values: Embrace and live by our core values—Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, and Inclusivity.
Why This Role is Unique:
Customer-Facing Role: Engage with relatives and service users, making this a multifaceted, customer-facing position. Your ability to offer empathy, listen actively, and be flexible will be crucial in supporting the friends and families of our patients.
Flexible Hours: Enjoy 7-hour shifts during the week and 10-hour shifts on weekends, with kitchen operations running from 8am to 6pm, ensuring a great work/life balance with no late nights or early mornings.
What We’re Looking For:
Relevant Experience: Experience in Healthcare, Nursing, or Hospice/Charity environments is desirable but not necessary. Food hygiene certification is advantageous, but we offer training if needed. We welcome applications from candidates with little or no experience. What matters most is your attitude—if you're a passionate home cook eager to learn, we encourage you to apply! Training and coaching will be provided.
Key Skills: Excellent communication skills, a cheerful disposition, and a willingness to learn and adapt. A proactive mindset and the flexibility to meet patient needs are essential.
If you are innovative, creative and have a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our compassionate team and help us continue to provide outstanding care and support through every meal we serve.
Find the full job description for this role at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions, or require any additional support or adjustments, please don't hesitate to contact us at hr@stpjhospice.org
St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.
We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions.
If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!
The Benefits
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The Values
We are creative and fearless in our work.
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
27 days holiday
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Monthly occupational health clinics
Leadership development programme
20% discount in our charity shops
Our people
"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."
"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."
"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."
"Helping to change people's perception of specialist palliative and end of life care by sharing how we support patients and their loved ones is a privilege."
"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."
"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."
Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.
Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/
If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.
Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).
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St Peter & St James Hospice
North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4ED
Tel: 01444 471 598
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