Head Chef - West Midlands Hospice

Contract Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Shift patterns: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm 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

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

Application Process

Closing date for applications: 17 August 2026

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. 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 . 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.