Assistant Chef

Job Role: Assistant Chef

Hours: 22.5 hours per week over three days, including weekends and bank holidays

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27, 476 (actual salary £16,485)

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026

Job Description

At East Cheshire Hospice, we provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families at one of the most important times of their lives. Our kitchen plays a vital rile in ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive nourishing, comforting meals tailored to individual needs.

We are looking for a new Assistant Chef to join our busy and dedicated catering team which provides an excellent standard of food. This role requires a passion to cook and dedication to a team-based environment.

Your duties will include:

• Preparing and cooking meals for patients, visitors, and staff, taking into account dietary requirements and preferences.
• Ensuring meals are presented to a high standard, with a focus on both taste and nutrition.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards in line with regulations.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, including stock management and cleaning duties.
• Working collaboratively with clinical colleagues to adapt meals to meet patients needs.

About you:

• Previous chef/cook experience (ideally in healthcare, hospitality, or similar).
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays, including Christmas.
• A compassionate and caring attitude.

Benefits:

• Welcoming and supportive working environment.
• Free parking at the Hospice.
• Subsidised meals at the Hospice.
• Staff Benefits – including access to thousands of money saving offers via the NHS Blue Light Card
• Flexible shifts.

Outro:

We welcome informal visits and pre-application discussion. To arrange a visit, or to discuss the role further please contact the HR Team on 01625 664 994

Diversity Statement:

We are passionate about creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that promotes and values diversity and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. However, we know that there is a lot to learn and do, and we are committed to doing so because it’s the right thing to do for both our workforce and the people we care for. No person (staff, volunteer, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010 regardless of race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. We also believe in taking an intersectional look at equality and ensuring we support our staff, volunteers, patients and members of the public taking into account our role in equity and health inequalities. To support an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to share experiences and ideas, we have encouraged the creation of a variety of forums including our ECH Staff Forum, LGBTQ+ champions, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Pastoral Support for all.

Pay: Up to £27,476.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person