Job Description

Location:

Oakhaven Hospice, Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington.

Hours:

6 per week. alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays 8am till 2pm)

With the flexibility to work additional hours if needed to cover holidays and support with any functions & events

Salary:

4,524pa (FTE 28,275pa)

At

Oakhaven Hospice

, we provide expert, compassionate care to patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses. We believe that mealtimes are about more than nourishment - they are moments of comfort, dignity, and enjoyment.

We are now looking for a

dedicated and passionate Chef

to join our Catering Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills to make a genuine difference to patients, families, staff, and volunteers through the preparation of high-quality, nutritious food.

About the Role

As part of our Catering Team, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional catering service across the hospice.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing wholesome, well-balanced, and nutritious meals for patients, families, staff, and visitors Supporting a catering service that also includes external events to help raise vital funds for the charity Promoting high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene Ensuring the kitchen remains clean, safe, and compliant with all health and safety regulations Supervising and supporting volunteers appropriately Managing operational needs effectively within budget
About You

We are looking for someone who brings both skill and heart to their work. You will have:

NVQ Level 2 in Catering/Cookery (or equivalent) Food Hygiene certification A good working knowledge of Food Hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety, and allergen regulations Previous experience in a similar role Strong organisational and time-management skills A team-focused approach with a positive attitude and sense of fun Excellent attention to detail
What We Offer

In return, you'll be part of a truly supportive and caring environment, with benefits including:

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

(pro rata for part-time employees)

Long service leave

at 5 and 10 years

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cash Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

(Help@Hands App from Unum)

Excellent learning, education, and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

The chance to be part of a team making a meaningful difference every day
If you're a Chef who values quality, compassion, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Oakhaven Hospice and help create moments of comfort and care through food.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lymington SO41 8ZZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you hold an NVQ level 2 in catering/Cookery or equivalent Are you Familiar with Food Hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety and allergen regulations Please confirm that you can work alternate weekends and the hours as advertised.
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person