Job Description

Location:

Lymington, Hampshire.

Hours:

17 per week. Monday 8am till 2pm, Tuesday 9am till 2pm, plus 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:

11,359.40 per annum (FTE 25,057.50pa) plus weekend enhancements

Closing date:

10th August

At

Oakhaven Hospice

, we provide expert, compassionate care and support to patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses across the New Forest, Totton, and Waterside areas. We believe that mealtimes are more than just nourishment - they are moments of comfort, dignity, and joy.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate

Chef

to join our Catering Team. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our patients, their families, staff, and volunteers through the preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals

Your day will involve

Being responsible for contributing to the work of the team, who provide a catering service to patients, their families and hospice staff, in addition to offering an outside catering function to raise income for the charity. Produce wholesome, well balanced and nutritious meals for patients, their families, hospice staff and all other catering initiatives and services. Aiding health, well-being and tantalising their taste buds. Promote high standards of catering, ensure the kitchen is clean and hazard free and ensure volunteers are supervised appropriately. Meet operational needs within budget

About you

We are looking for someone with...

NVQ Level 2 in catering/Cookery or equivalent Food hygiene certification. Familiarity with Food Hygiene, HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety and allergen regulations. Previous experience in a similar role Organisational and time management skills Team player with a sense of fun Attention to detail

Benefits

Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees) Long service leave at 5 and 10 years Auto - enrolment company pension scheme Life Assurance Cash Health Plan Employee Assistance Programme Excellent Education & Development Opportunities Wellbeing Support A truly supportive and caring environment Employee Assistance Programme - Help@Hands App from "Unum" Excellent Education & Development Opportunities Wellbeing Support A truly supportive and caring environment
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 11,359.40 per year

Expected hours: 17 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Do you hold a food hygiene certification? Are you familiar with HACCP,COSHH,H&S and allergen regulations? Do you hold an NVQ level 2 in catering/cookery or equivalent?
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person