Head Chef – West Midlands Hospice

Your role in our mission We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the catering service at Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. You will oversee the preparation of high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors, while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation. You will bring proven catering experience, strong food hygiene knowledge and the ability to lead a busy kitchen team with confidence and care. Key responsibilities: - Lead daily hospice catering, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and service. - Plan and oversee nutritious, well-presented meals for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors. - Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices. - Support and motivate the kitchen team, promoting effective teamwork. - Monitor standards, stock use and service quality to support efficient delivery. Contract Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: - Shift patterns: 11:00 am to 7:00pm - Working on a rota basis, five days per week, Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays Salary: - Agenda for Change Band 4, £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum - Enhanced rates of pay apply for hours worked on Sundays and Bank Holidays, with an additional payment of up to 60% of the basic hourly rate, in accordance with Marie Curie terms and conditions Location: - Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice, Solihull Essential Criteria: - Relevant professional cookery qualification, such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, or equivalent - Minimum Level 3 food handling certificate, with intermediate food hygiene knowledge - Willingness to work towards a higher-level qualification - Relevant previous experience in a catering service environment - Experience supervising or managing a team of up to ten people Desirable Criteria: - Level 4 or equivalent professional cookery qualification, such as NVQ Level 4, HND or equivalent - Advanced food hygiene or higher-level food handling certificate - Experience in a similar Head Chef role or within a similar organisation, such as healthcare, hospice or care services What's in it for you: - Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated) - Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave   - Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme - Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) - Industry leading training programmes Marie Curie Benefits Package:  - Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)  - Support with eye care costs (terms apply) - Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme - 15% discount in Marie Curie shops - Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   - Life assurance To view the job description, please click here Application Process - Closing date for applications: 17 August 2026 - As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]