As one of the local leading providers of palliative and end of life care, St Andrew's Hospice is a highly successful and forward-thinking charity, offering both adult and children's services. With an excellent reputation both in the local community and beyond, we reach over 800 patients and their families in North East Lincolnshire and our wider catchment area of Lincolnshire, Hull, and East Yorkshire for our children's services.
As an experienced Cook you will work alongside the Catering Manager, Deputy, and our dedicated team, providing daily freshly cooked meals for our patients, staff, and visitors.
Ideally you will have at least 3 years' experience in working within a busy kitchen environment. including the preparation and cooking of fresh food and seasonal produce to the highest standard. You will have the knowledge to ensure compliance with food hygiene, current legislation on allergens, health and safety and best practices are always adhered to and work flexibly to ensure the needs of the catering provision are met.
To support this highly fluid and reactive role, you will possess the following core skills:
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or Level 3 NVQ diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of health and safety and food
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for food and service
- Knowledge of, or a willingness to develop skills in special dietary needs, for example TMF (textured diets).
In return, we offer you:
- Incremental pay
- Paid Humber Bridge tolls
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Contributory pension scheme
- Death in service benefit x3 salary
- Career development opportunities
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Flexible working options
- Attendance reward scheme
- Long service reward scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Occupational maternity/paternity.
We would very much welcome applicants to look around our amazing facilities.
For further information, contact:
Paul Denton, Catering and Hospitality Manager, on (01472) 350908 ext. 228 or email sahhrteam@nhs.net
Closing date: 25th May 2026
Interview dates: 1st & 2nd June 2026
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