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  • Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, Porthpean Road, St Austell, PL26 6AB
  • £21,958.56 per annum
  • 30 hours per week (3 x 10hour shifts)
  • Application deadline: Wednesday 20th May 2026
  • Interview Date: TBC

Chef – Mount Edgcumbe Hospice

We are looking for a Chef for 30 hours per week to join our Catering team to prepare meals for patients and staff.

To carry out preparation, production and high quality service, of all meals and functions to patients, visitors and staff.  To ensure that preparation is carried out before next shift.

You will be required to work on a 7-day rolling rota, which will include weekends and bank holidays.

Previous experience in a catering environment is desirable.  A Catering qualification is an advantage, but training will be available.

“My friend was nursed so well, and had every attention during his last days.  He twice asked me; who is paying for all this? and couldn’t believe it was free.  What a wonderful world it would be if everyone had access to this standard of care.”

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Working for us

Our employees and volunteers are essential to the care we provide. In return, for joining a team of people having such a positive impact on others, we provide:

  • A chance to make a real difference
  • Supportive working environment
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days including bank holidays (pro-rata),  and the option to buy or sell leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Non-contributory medical cash plan, with the option to include your family members
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced sick pay scheme

Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early
For more information or help call our People and Culture Team on 01726 66868

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