Overview
Location: Erdington and Selly Park Hospices. Hours: 28.5 per week (2 days Erdington Hospice and 1 day Selly Park Hospice per week, to include a Saturday or Sunday and bank holidays when required).
Salary: £25,522 - £23,510 per annum (pro rata); £26,522 - £30,935 full time equivalent. DBS: Enhanced Check. Interviews: Week commencing 29 September 2025.
At Birmingham Hospice we are committed to improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they will face.
We are currently seeking a talented and compassionate Chef to join our team on a part-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by preparing and delivering high-quality, freshly made meals that support the wellbeing of our patients and their families.
Main duties
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
* Support patients nutritional and hydration requirements with sensitivity and care.
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times.
* Collaborate with the wider care team to ensure meals contribute positively to patient care.
About You
You’ll be an experienced and organised chef with:
* Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate or City & Guilds Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
* A passion for cooking and a genuine desire to support others.
* Flexibility to work weekend shifts, bank holidays, and cover additional shifts when needed.
What We Offer
* The chance to be part of a growing and inspiring charity.
* Generous holiday entitlement.
* Access to wellbeing programmes and comprehensive training.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth in your culinary career.
Join us and make a difference in your community!
For further information or an informal chat, please email: sandra.humphries@birminghamhospice.org.uk
About us
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses. Our vision is a future where everyone with a life-limiting illness will live and die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life. Our sites have been rated outstanding by regulators, and our values are kindness, respect, innovation, togetherness, positivity and openness.
We are committed to promoting an environment that values diversity and to investing in our people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £20,156 to £23,510 a year; £26,522 - £30,935 full time equivalent
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference: B0060-25-0057
Job locations
76 Grange Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 0DF
Birmingham St. Marys Hospice, 176 Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 7DA
Job description
Job Title: Chef
Department: Catering
Pay rate: Corporate Band G
Reports to: Catering Manager
DBS Required: Enhanced
Job Purpose: Provide food services including weekends and bank holidays during agreed work shift times between 7 am and 7 pm, Monday to Sunday. Plan, procure, produce and serve high quality, nutritious and well-presented food to meet the needs of patients, staff and visitors in a safe, well-managed environment.
* Main Duties and Responsibilities
Food Preparation
* Create menus and meals reflecting the diversity of patients, identifying allergens and costings for each recipe to ensure consistency and compliance.
* Source high quality ingredients within budget.
* Plan and produce food in line with IDDSI standards, including plant-based options, dietary requirements, and cultural needs; accommodate patient preferences.
* Ensure meals are delivered in a safe, clean environment with appropriate temperatures and portion sizes.
* Monitor stock levels and rotation; reduce waste and ensure cost efficiencies.
* Safely use and maintain kitchen equipment; uphold high standards of food hygiene, kitchen hygiene, and health and safety; keep the kitchen tidy.
* Provide meals/drinks for hospice workers and meetings.
Workforce Supervision
* Supervise Catering Assistants and Volunteers, allocating duties and ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
* Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats (e.g., Word, Excel, email).
Legislative Awareness
* Follow HACCP and Food Hygiene management systems; understand COSHH risk assessments and update controls as needed.
* Maintain infection control standards and temperature controls; keep records accurately and accessible.
* Ensure safe systems of work and train the catering team in health and safety matters.
Other Duties
* Be flexible to cover across the rota during absences; participate in Hospice forums and groups; pursue continuous improvement and patient-focused service.
* Support patient dignity by understanding individual requirements and offering suitable menu choices; collaborate with other hospice teams.
* Report accidents, risks, concerns or improvements to the Catering Manager; undertake duties as commensurate with the role.
General Duties
Confidentiality
All employees must uphold confidentiality and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.
Equality, Diversity and Health & Safety
Commitment to equality, diversity, and health and safety, infection control, information governance, professional development, safeguarding, and appropriate pandemic response.
The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate consultation in the light of business needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to DBS checks in line with statutory requirements.
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