Cook

Generous Annual Leave

Training and Development Opportunities

Health Cost Contributions

Vacancy Salary £21,504.85 Per Annum (£25,201 FTE)

Vacancy Location Turnchapel, Plymouth

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Hours: 32 Hours Per Week

Salary: £21,504.85 Per Annum (£25,201 Full-Time Equivalent) Pending Pay Uplift

Are you an experienced cook looking for a flexible role where your skills will have more meaning?

We’re seeking a Cook at our Hospice in Turnchapel, where comforting, nutritious food is part of the home from home we lovingly create for our patients and their families.

It’s not just the superb medical care we give our patients that helps them feel as at ease as possible. At our specialist unit at Turnchapel, it’s about creating a welcoming haven, the ‘home from home’ they need so they can be themselves, get the most from every day and spend quality time with loved ones.

Could you be the Cook St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is seeking to work with our friendly, talented Catering team as and when required? If you long use your catering experience in a more meaningful way and be in control of when and how much you work, this could just be your perfect role.

We are proud to have gained the 5-star standard from Environmental Health for our busy kitchen and Driftwood Café for patients, visitors and staff.

Being a Cook with our hospice is a catering job like no other, involving not just making delicious, nutritious meals for patients, but getting to know them and their dietary requirements, and creating tasty snacks for their visitors. Chances are you’ll turn your hand to food for special occasions, too, from weddings on the ward to anniversaries and date nights, making special memories for families at the toughest of times.

Working at the heart of our hospice, you will be part of a supportive team in a positive, uplifting environment in stunning surroundings.

To deliver and maintain the high standards of St Luke’s, our kitchen is staffed between 9am and 6.30pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This is covered on a set rota, so a degree of flexibility is required from the successful candidate.

We’re an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: 23:59 Friday 17 April 20261st Interview Date: Friday 24 April 20262nd Interview Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why work for St Luke’s?

Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.

It’s worth setting up a job alert or simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for!

We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few! It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.

As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7.

While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our friendly, award-winning team – learn more about working life at St Luke’s on our dedicated jobs page.

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