We are so proud of what we do, and you could be part of that to. With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founders, we’ve been making a difference ever since.

Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks. We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.

We are looking for an experienced Cook to help our small friendly kitchen team, on an ad-hoc basis, preparing food for patients, visitors and staff.

The food we provide is a highly valued part of our service, making a real difference to our patients, families, staff and visitors. The team also provides catering to Hospice functions, as and when required.

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. In this role you will have regular contact with patients, their families and visitors, therefore a friendly, caring and approachable manner is essential, with the resilience to work in a Hospice setting.

To work within the kitchen providing a catering service for patients, staff and visitors as directed by the Head of Catering, catering for Hospice functions may also be required.

To assist the Head of Catering and/or Senior Cook in providing a nutritious, well balanced diet for patients, staff and visitors to a high standard of preparation and within budgetary requirements.

Represent the organisation and uphold the organisations reputation and values and to support the organisations income generation activity.

• Hourly salary £12.50
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• Ability to work across 7 days on an ad-hoc basis with the flexibility to work occasional evenings
• Free onsite parking
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!

So if you want to be part of that journey and have a rewarding career, you’ve come to the right place.

• Respect and follow the Hospice’s values.​
• Your internal & external contacts will include all Employees, Volunteers, Trustees and Patrons, plus members of the general public and external organisations/suppliers. ​
• The post-holder will come into contact with emotional circumstances, through speaking to staff, volunteers and patients and or information. The post holder will frequently be required to change from one activity to another to meet the changing needs of the service​
• You will be expected to comply with Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations and Hospice policies. You will need to complete all mandatory training.​
• Safeguarding: Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of individual patients/clients and their families and justify public trust and confidence in the Hospice of St Francis.
• If you don't hear from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume you have not been successful.