Chef

We’re looking for an As and When Chef to join our team in Cardiff and the Vale Hospice.

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Chef to join the Facilities team at the Marie Curie Hospice. This role is central to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors, while ensuring food safety, hygiene, and a caring service environment.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £12.94 - £13.80 per hour, plus enhancements

Contract:  As & When

Based: Cardiff and the Vale Hospice

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    
• Introduce a friend scheme   
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme    
• Life assurance – for all employees

What we are looking for:  

• Excellent cooking skills and the ability to plan and prepare varied menus.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with a caring and flexible approach.
• Experience in catering and supervising staff, ideally within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Food Production and Cooking.

Please see the full job description here: Chef - 1

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 10 December 2025
• Interview Dates: TBC
• 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 further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Julie Campbell at [email protected]