Weston Hospicecare provides specialist care for local people who are living with life-limiting illnesses. A much loved and well supported local charity, the hospice is based in Uphill, a quiet village on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to lead our Catering team. You will lead and manage the catering service for the hospice; this will involve kitchen management and the provision of nutritionally balanced meals for patients, staff and visitors, this will involve discussing patients’ dietary needs with patients and clinical staff as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our catering service including kitchen management
• Menu development to include planning innovative menus within a specified budget
• The postholder is expected to be hands on in the kitchen preparing, cooking / serving meals, and be involved in cleaning after each service
• Manage the delivery of fresh, high quality nutritional meals and refreshments for patients, staff and visitors
• Have financial responsibility for the delivery of the catering food and labour budgets
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms in conjunction with the Head of Estates and Facilities
• Be responsible for Food Safety, Health & Safety and other legislative/regulatory policies

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of cooking Diploma in Catering Management or equivalent
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ Level 3
• Possess a passion for delivering great home cooked food, with a desire to work with the freshest, best ingredients & within budget
• Good understanding of the Food Safety Act, Allergen Management, COSHH & Health & Safety Ability to work within a team
• Build relationships with suppliers
• Staff management experience
• Excellent communication skills with a cheerful and positive character
• Flexible and able to adapt with changing patient needs with a “go the extra mile” mindset

What we can offer in return

• 60% enhancements for Bank Holiday working 6.6 weeks holiday Bespoke training and development given Uniform provided
• Contributory pension/NHS transferable Healthcare discount scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
• Free parking onsite or nearby Cycle to Work scheme

Appointment to this post is subject to a standard DBS certificate.

For a full application pack and details of the benefits we offer, please visit our website at: http://westonhospicecare.org.uk/careers/ . Alternatively, please email jobs@westonhospicecare.org.uk or call us via our Reception on the number below.  Note: we are unable to accept CVs without a completed application form.

For an informal discussion, please contact Fiona Wilkie, Head of Estate & Facilities on 01934 423900.

The closing date for completed applications is 20 November 2024 (Midday). If your application is successful, it is anticipated interview date is 29 November.

We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.