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Chef – 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Nourish Lives with Care – Join Us As A Chef Who Makes A Meaningful Difference

Closing date:  2 March 2026

Location: Working predominantly at our Erdington Hospice site but may be required to support at our Selly Park Hospice site & Hive Café (Rookery Park, Erdington)
Hours: 25 per week  (a typical week would be 3 days at Erdington Hospice to include a Saturday or Sunday and bank holidays when required)

Salary: £17,701 – £20,623 per annum (£26,522 – £30,935 full time equivalent)

DBS Requirement: Enhanced Check

 

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At Birmingham Hospice we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they will ever face.

We are currently seeking a talented and compassionate Chef to join our team on a part-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by preparing and delivering high-quality, freshly made meals that support the wellbeing and comfort of our patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
  • Support patients’ nutritional and hydration requirements with sensitivity and care.
  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times.
  • Collaborate with the wider care team to ensure meals contribute positively to patient care.

About You

You’ll be an experienced and organised chef with:

  • A Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate or City & Guilds Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent).
  • A passion for cooking and a genuine desire to support others.
  • Flexibility to work weekend shifts, bank holidays, and cover additional shifts when needed.

What We Offer

  • The chance to be part of a growing and inspiring charity.
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • Access to wellbeing programmes and comprehensive training.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth in your culinary career.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

For an informal chat, email Sandra Humphries at: sandra.humphries@birminghamhospice.org.uk

For more information please read the job description.

“After I saw the care my dad received at the hospice, I knew I wanted to work there.”

Barbara Bennett, a Healthcare Assistant at Birmingham Hospice’s Erdington site, was inspired to join the hospice after seeing the expert palliative care her dad, Frederick, received there.

Having worked in healthcare for 30 years, Barbara decided it was time she went into palliative and end of life care after helping to care for her father when he was diagnosed with heart failure, kidney failure and dementia.

Read Barbara’s story

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to enable more people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life.

Kindness
Togetherness
Positivity
Openness
Respect
Innovation