Cook

Do you love creating comforting, home-cooked meals that bring people together? Are you looking for a role where your food can make a genuine difference to children and families? Demelza is looking for an enthusiastic Cook to join our dedicated team at our Sittingbourne Hospice. This is more than just a kitchen role its an opportunity to provide warmth, care and nourishment through food to children, families, staff, volunteers and visitors at meaningful moments

Main duties of the job

Youll prepare high-quality, home-cooked meals and snacks, working alongside staff and volunteers, and stepping up to run the kitchen when required. Youll help create a calm, welcoming and well-organised kitchen environment where food plays a vital role in comfort and care.Key responsibilities includePreparing nutritious, comforting meals with a focus on quality, consistency and food safetyCooking and presenting meals for a range of dietary needsProviding meals and snacks for children, families, staff, volunteers and visitorsMaintaining kitchen records, documentation and food safety standardsWorking flexibly as part of a supportive team.

About us

Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. Were here to support them and their families at every step from first diagnosis and for as long as were needed. Demelza believes in care that doesnt back down. We are Demelza.

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality, home cooked meals and snacks on a daily basis for the childrenand families, employees, volunteers and visitors at Demelza Kent. To organise andoversee food preparation, cleaning of the kitchen and all equipment and take a proactive role in ensuring high standards of food hygiene

Person Specification Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or higher
• Experience in a hospice, care home, hospital or healthcare setting
• Knowledge of cultural, religious and allergy-related dietary needs
• Previous experience running or managing a kitchen or a section

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.