Job summary

Time to nourish, time to make a difference!

At St Barnabas Hospice, we believe food is more than just a meal it is comfort, care, and connection.

As a Cook, you will prepare nutritious and delicious meals for patients, families, and staff, ensuring a homely and welcoming atmosphere.

Main duties of the job

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience in catering or a similar role
• A passion for preparing nutritious meals
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food hygiene standards
• There is an expectation that you will work one full weekend in every four, and alternate Christmas and New Year shifts each year.

For full details of the role requirements please refer to the seperate Job Description document attached to this vacancy listing.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 23 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £10,641 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: NTX1248881
• Job locations: St Barnabas Hospice Inpatient Unit, 36 Nettleham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1RE, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why Join St Barnabas? Make a difference Create meals that bring comfort to those in need. A supportive team Work in a friendly, professional environment. Flexible working Career growth Training and development opportunities. Wellbeing Support Great benefits Competitive salary, Aegon Pension Scheme or NHS pension continuation, and 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata). Free DBS Check Salary - £10,641 Working Hours 15.75 per week

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• For full details of the role and requirements please refer to the separate job description and person specification document attached to this vacancy listing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

To apply: Submit your online application.

For more information contact: Nicola Lambert, Head of Governance, Quality and Compliance at [email protected]

For assistance with your application contact: [email protected]

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Employer details

• Employer name: St Barnabas Hospice
• Address: St Barnabas Hospice Inpatient Unit, 36 Nettleham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1RE, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/careers/