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FULL TIME HEAD COOK

Employer
St Peter & St James Hospice
Location
Lewes, East Sussex
Salary
£20,468 per annum, plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays + benefits.
Closing date
13 Aug 2019

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Sector
Public Sector, Charity
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm

£20,468 per annum, plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays + benefits.

Closing Date - 28th July 2019.  This position may close earlier if we receive a high number of applicants.

Car driver and own transport essential

St Peter & St James Hospice is proud to support our local community providing specialist palliative care for adults towards and at the end of life.  We support patients, both in their own homes as well as at the Hospice, and provide support to their carers.

Who are we looking for? ...

Are you a motivated and passionate individual?  Are you rewarded by the satisfaction of knowing you are part of a fantastic team that truly makes a difference to the health and wellbeing of our service users?  Can you deliver exceptional customer service with a smile and prepare delicious nutritious, homecooked food?

The Role ...

For the full Job Description, please visit our website at www.stpjhospice.org

  • Menu Planning, food preparation & cooking
  • Managing & inspiring the Catering team; organising staff rotas, staff training & conducting staff appraisals
  • Adhering to health and safety legislation
  • Managing the budgets to reduce wastage & increase profits
  • Ordering food supplies
  • To work closely with the Café Supervisor

Your Experience …

  • Previous catering experience in a similar environment
  • Knowledge of catering for special diets advantageous
  • Ability to work well in a team with strong communication skills.
  • Experience of managing staff
  • A caring and compassionate nature
  • Minimum of Food Hygiene Level 2

The Perks of the Job …

  • An opportunity for ongoing training & development
  • Actively collaborating with other Departments
  • Knowing that you are contributing to the health and wellbeing of our service users
  • 25 days holiday per year + 8 days Bank Holiday
  • 5% employer, 3% employee pension
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free teas and coffees
  • Free BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free uniform.

We are situated in a stunning, rural setting and you will need your own transport to get here … we are NOT on a public transport route.

If this sounds like the job for you, please download an application form from our website www.stpjhospice.organd return to the HR Department, St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4ED.

Charity No: 1056114

Company

Our mission as a registered charity is to provide specialist care, love and support for those living with progressive, life limiting illnesses from East and West Sussex.We will endeavour to meet the needs of each patient, their family and friends. We aim to encourage and enable all patients to live their lives to their full potential despite their illnesses.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01444 471598
Location
North Common Rod
North Chailey
Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 4ED
GB

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