Bring comfort, joy and quality through food
Are you a skilled and passionate cook who takes pride in preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals? Would you like to use your catering skills in a role where every meal you prepare makes a real difference to children and families?
At Demelza, we're looking for a friendly and compassionate Cook to join our team. You'll help create a welcoming environment by providing high-quality meals and snacks for children, families, visitors, volunteers and colleagues, contributing to the exceptional care and support we provide every day.
What You'll Do
- Prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks.
- Cater for special dietary requirements.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Support events and celebrations across the hospice.
- Work with volunteers and colleagues to deliver an excellent catering service.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working in a professional kitchen.
- Passion for providing high-quality, home-cooked food.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.
- A flexible, reliable and organised approach.
- Excellent teamwork and people skills.
- A commitment to Demelza's values of compassion, quality and respect
This is more than a catering role. It's an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team helping children with serious or life-limiting conditions and their families.
This is a part time role of 20 Hours per Week.
For an informal chat or for further information, please contact Wendy Holmes, Chef on 0208 8599841.
Closing date: 24/08/2026
Interview date: 09/09/2026
Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
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A enhanced DBS Disclosure check will be taken for the role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651.
Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
