Salary £13.55 - £13.82 per hour (£26,496 - £27,014 per annum, full-time equivalent)
Location St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
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This is a Permanent, Bank vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Do you have a passion for cooking well‑balanced, nutritious meals and want to use your skills in a flexible role that truly makes a difference – without working late evenings?

Join our caring Catering team as a Bank Cook, where your experience and dedication will directly support patients and their loved ones as and when needed.

At St Peter & St James Hospice, you will play an important role in delivering a high‑quality catering service, helping to ensure patients, families, staff and volunteers enjoy nutritious meals in a warm and supportive environment.

Job Details:

  • Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED
  • Salary: £13.55 - £13.82 per hour (equivalent to £26,496 - £27,014 per annum, full-time equivalent)
  • Working Hours: Bank / ad‑hoc hours to cover sickness, annual leave and service needs
  • Shifts: 8am–4pm and 11am–7pm, Monday to Sunday (availability to cover a range of shifts is desirable)
  • Contract Type: Bank (casual)
  • Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received – early applications are encouraged

What you’ll be doing:

  • Cooking and preparing fresh, nutritious meals to order for patients and their loved ones, Living Well Centre attendees, visitors and staff.
  • Supporting the catering of internal events and fundraising functions when required.
  • Ensuring dietary requirements, preferences, and religious and cultural needs are met.
  • Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Relevant experience: Previous experience working in a catering environment is essential. Experience in healthcare, hospice or charity settings is desirable but not required.
  • Qualifications: Food hygiene certification is desirable; training can be provided if needed.
  • Key skills: Good communication skills, a positive and professional approach, and the flexibility to work on an ad‑hoc basis. You should be reliable, organised, and comfortable working as part of a supportive team.
  • Transport: Due to the hospice’s remote location and limited public transport links, candidates must be able to travel to and from the hospice independently.

If you are committed, flexible, and passionate about using your cooking skills to support outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our compassionate Catering team and help make a meaningful difference through every meal we serve.

Please find the full job description and person specification at the bottom of the page.

If you have any questions about the role, or require any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please contact Nicky Brown, Catering Manager, at nbrown@stpjhospice.org.

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions.

If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!

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  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

27 days holiday

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

Leadership development programme

20% discount in our charity shops

  • Vrishali Pawar
  • People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

  • Jon Anderson
  • Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

  • Victoria Webber &
    Wendy Agate
  • Relationship Fundraisers

"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."

  • Andrea Sutton
  • Data & Admin Team Officer

"Helping to change people's perception of specialist palliative and end of life care by sharing how we support patients and their loved ones is a privilege."

  • Gavin Carby & James Dickens
  • Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician

"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."

  • Maddie Lewis
  • Retail Manager

"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).

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