Chef - Marie Curie Bradford Hospice

We are recruiting for a Chef to join our Catering team at our Outstanding CQC rated hospice in Bradford. 

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 3 £24,937 and £26,598 per annum + enhancements   

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:  8th March 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.  

To view the job description please click here  

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 – [email protected]