Chef - Cardiff & The Vale

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Chef to join our Facilities team on permanent basis, supporting our kitchen during periods of annual leave, sickness, or increased service demand. You’ll help prepare nutritious, home‑cooked meals for patients, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues contributing directly to the warm, supportive atmosphere our hospice is known for.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys flexible working and wants to use their culinary skills to make a positive impact

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £26,300 - £27,890 per annum + Enhancements

Contract: Permanent, Full Time. 37.5 hours per week.

Shift pattern: 7am-3pm or 11am-7pm.

Based: Cardiff and the Vale Hospice.

Please see the full job description here: Chef1

What we are looking for:

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2) – essential requirement
• Strong cooking skills with the ability to prepare varied, high‑quality menus
• A caring, adaptable approach and excellent customer service
• Experience in catering environments; healthcare experience is welcome but not required
• Confidence working independently and taking responsibility for kitchen operations during shifts

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 11th September 2026
• Interview Dates: TB

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Julie Campbell at [email protected]

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

**We reserve the right to close this role at any time prior to the closing date**

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.