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Multi-Site Cook

Havens Hospices

Southend On Sea, SS2 6PRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£10,604

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

23 October 2026

4 days left

Job description

You will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, nutritional, catering service by preparing, cooking, and serving all types of meals and s...

You will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, nutritional, catering service by preparing, cooking, and serving all types of meals and snacks for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, applying daily menu choices, ensuring delivery to all a nourished, well-balanced diet.

Join our team as a Multi-Site Cook at Havens Hospices – where every meal makes a difference!

Are you passionate about cooking and making people feel cared for through food? We’re looking for a dedicated Cook to join our well-established Facilities Team at Fair Havens and Little Havens Hospice, working multisite at our Bistro at Fair Havens and Dining Room at Little Havens.

In this rewarding role, you'll play a key part in providing high-quality, nutritious meals for our patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers. From preparing fresh daily menus to serving a variety of wholesome meals and snacks, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of everyone who walks through our doors.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their food, enjoys working in a team, and is committed to delivering meals with care and compassion.

This is a part-time opportunity to join a friendly and supportive environment where your culinary skills will truly make a difference.

Working at Havens Hospices At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Our Purpose and Values are the foundation of our charity identity and everything we do. They guide our decisions, actions and strategy toward a shared goal.

Our Purpose is ‘Making every day count with expert, compassionate hospice care — for today’s families and tomorrow’s future.’

  • Lead with Compassion
  • Connect with our Community
  • Value Everyone
  • Build Trust
  • Drive Progress

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Main Responsibilities

  • To liaise with patients and their families, giving guidance on meal selections reflecting their dietary requirements across both Havens Hospices sites (Little Havens & Fair Havens)
  • To prepare, cook, and serve all types of meals / snacks for patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers, applying daily menu choice ensuring all patients, visitors, staff and volunteers receive a nourished, well-balanced diet
  • Check and manage stock levels, replenishing goods in date, recording of fridge/freezer temperatures
  • Work within the budget set ensuring that food stock is managed appropriately and not over ordered, remaining securely stored
  • Controls wastage and reports all wastage as appropriate
  • Be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and all associated areas to the required standards by adhering to cleaning rosters
  • Aid in supervising volunteers to ensure all work is performed safely and hygienically, in accordance with Health & Safety and Hygiene standards
  • Ensure all meals are prepared according to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and food health and hygiene systems recording all evidence as required in line with the Environmental Health and Healthcare Commission.

Person Specification: The following outlines the key skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for in the successful candidate; this is not an exhaustive list.

  • GCSE level or equivalent as applicable for English and Numeracy
  • Level 2 Food safety certificate
  • Demonstrable experience in working within a catering team
  • Knowledge and experience in working with special dietary requirements.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Good level of understanding of food hygiene

For further details / informal visits contact: Samantha Christie (Soft Services Manager) schristie@havenshospices.org.uk 01702 220350

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have direct effect on our care services.

Qualifications

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Experience

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First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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