Job Description

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join our Facilities team at the Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. This vital role involves providing high-quality, nutritious meals to our patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors while ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will possess excellent culinary skills, the ability to develop and plan diverse menus, and a strong focus on customer service. Teamwork and interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to work, and the ability to show initiative are essential. A caring and compassionate attitude is crucial.
You will also assist the Head Chef in supervising Catering Assistants, creating staff rotas, and recruiting junior staff. Responsibilities also include selecting approved suppliers and managing orders.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, nutritious meals and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of people, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end of life charity. We are the largest non NHS provider of end of life care in the UK the only provider across all 4 nations delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country while providing information and support on all aspects of dying death and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they are likely to die from.
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MC00808
Job locations
Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2PQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract: Full Time; 37.5 hours per week
Working Days: Any five days per week, Monday through Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 3 24,937 - 26,598 Per Annum
Based: Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice, Solihull
Essential Criteria:

• City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification)
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Relevant catering experience
• Experience supervising staff
• High levels of Health and Safety awareness

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
• NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Intermediate food handling certificate

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Generous Enhancements

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance

Advert Closes:16-December-2025
Application Process
To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of your most recent CV detailing your experience, 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 ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply. Job description
Job responsibilities
Contract: Full Time; 37.5 hours per week
Working Days: Any five days per week, Monday through Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 3 24,937 - 26,598 Per Annum
Based: Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice, Solihull
Essential Criteria:

• City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification)
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Relevant catering experience
• Experience supervising staff
• High levels of Health and Safety awareness

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
• NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Intermediate food handling certificate

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Generous Enhancements

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance

Advert Closes:16-December-2025
Application Process
To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of your most recent CV detailing your experience, 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 ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• - City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification)
• - Basic food hygiene certificate
• - Relevant catering experience
• - Experience supervising staff
• - High levels of Health and Safety awareness

Desirable

• - Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
• - NVQ Level 3 qualification
• - Intermediate food handling certificate

Experience
Essential

• Relevant catering experience; experience supervising staff.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a healthcare environment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• - City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification)
• - Basic food hygiene certificate
• - Relevant catering experience
• - Experience supervising staff
• - High levels of Health and Safety awareness

Desirable

• - Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
• - NVQ Level 3 qualification
• - Intermediate food handling certificate

Experience
Essential

• Relevant catering experience; experience supervising staff.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a healthcare environment.

Skills Required