Chef

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. 

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

•              Growing and transforming our direct care and support

•              Delivering more practical information and support

•              Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience 

We’re looking for an As and When Chef to join our team in Cardiff and the Vale Hospice.

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Chef to join the Facilities team at the Marie Curie Hospice. This role is central to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors, while ensuring food safety, hygiene, and a caring service environment.

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 3 (aligned with AFC) £25,313 - £26,999 per annum + enhancements

Contract:  As & When

Based: Cardiff and the Vale Hospice

What's in it for you:   

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) 

• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave   
• Continuous Professional development   
• Industry leading training programmes   

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work   

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension    

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme   

• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems     

• Introduce a friend scheme   

• Help with eyecare cost

• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card    

• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme    

• Life assurance – for all employees

What we’re looking for:  

• Excellent cooking skills and the ability to plan and prepare varied menus.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with a caring and flexible approach.
• Experience in catering and supervising staff, ideally within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ Level 2 in Food Production and Cooking.

Please see the full job description here: Chef - 1

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 15th September 2025
• Interview Dates: TBC
• 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 further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Julie Campbell at [email protected]  

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.





We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.





We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]