Head Chef

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to manage the day to day running of the catering service at the Hospice. You will lead the team to ensure that high standards in food quality, safety and service are maintained at all times.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of running a kitchen together with catering for events and functions.You will have extensive knowledge of diets and allergies. You will hold Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 and NVQ Level 1 and 2 (706 Level 1 and 2) or have equivalent experience.COSHH awareness is essential.

St Elizabeth Hospice is an independent charity and hospice, which improves life for people in the East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney areas living with a progressive or life-limiting illness. Established in 1989, the hospice has built a reputation for delivering high-level care to patients and the community it serves. Through medicine and therapy, they ease pain; give life purpose and make life liveable. Last year the charity supported over 4,000 patients and their families. The hospices work is centred on the individuals needs and they provide specialist support wherever it is needed; whether that is in the home, another setting in the community, in hospital or in the hospice itself. Support is provided to patients and their families via the Inpatient Unit, the Community Care Unit including outpatients clinics, home visits from the community nursing, medical or therapy team, the OneCall 24/7 telephone helpline and bereavement support. In 2023, St Elizabeth Hospice merged with East Coast Hospice to form a collaborative approach to developing achievable and sustainable specialist palliative care services for people living in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.

In addition to being part of a wonderful local charity, the hospice offers a generous benefit package, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme (NHS pension transferable)
• Life Cover
• Free Car Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Subsidised refreshments
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme