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CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Nutritious meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts for staff

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a Chef Assistant at Pytchley Court Nursing Home in Kettering to deliver nutritious meals and support residents’ wellbeing. You will manage food preparation, ensure dietary requirements are met and maintain high hygiene standards in a supportive team.

With no late evenings or split shifts, the role offers a stable pattern, ongoing training and development opportunities, and benefits such as an enhanced DBS, uniform and access to wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and nutritional requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Support menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a professional kitchen

Independent and team working

Positive and reliable attitude

Job description

Pytchley Court Nursing Home is a 37 bed care home located in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Providing high quality nursing and residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Chef Contract

• £14.10 to £14.45 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview

As a Chef Assistant, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life. This is a role where your cooking has real impact, bringing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing.

You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that residents look forward to each day.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in producing high quality food in a rewarding environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive and reliable approach

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

Pytchley Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values

Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.