Chef – Luxury Retirement Home

Avon Search; Area B (Cawston/Lower Similkameen); On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Ongoing training and development

Supportive family-run environment

Stable team with management support

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting an Assistant Chef for a highly regarded residential care home in Cawston, near Norwich. The role supports the Head Chef to prepare nutritious, appetising meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs while upholding high hygiene standards.

The home offers a warm, family-run environment with 36 en-suite bedrooms and a dignified, person-centred approach. £13.50 per hour, 30 hours per week, paid breaks, ongoing training and development, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, care home or hospitality setting is desirable.
• Passion for preparing fresh, nutritious meals.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• Caring, friendly approach with understanding of nutrition in later life.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals.
• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Preparing meals to accommodate special diets and nutritional needs.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and infection control standards.
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, safe and fully compliant with Health & Safety regulations.
• Receiving and storing deliveries correctly.
• Helping to create an enjoyable dining experience for residents.
• Working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Nutrition

Food hygiene

Food safety certificate

Organization under pressure

Caring approach

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Location: Cawston, Near Norwich, Norfolk
Pay: £13.50 Per Hour
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

About the Home

Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for a Chef on behalf of a highly regarded, award-winning, family-run residential care home located in the picturesque village of Cawston, just 11 miles from Norwich.

This welcoming home provides exceptional residential care in a warm and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to live with dignity, independence and comfort. With 36 spacious en-suite bedrooms, the service offers a true home-from-home atmosphere and is renowned for delivering person-centred care tailored to each resident’s individual needs.

The experienced team provides specialist support for older people, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. Nutritious, freshly prepared meals are an important part of daily life within the home, helping to promote residents’ health, wellbeing and enjoyment.

The home is thoughtfully designed on a single level, making it easily accessible for residents. Bright communal lounges, attractive gardens and welcoming dining areas create a pleasant environment where residents can socialise, relax and enjoy quality home-cooked food.

Life at the home includes:

• Award-winning, family-run residential care
• 36 comfortable en-suite bedrooms
• Freshly prepared, nutritious home-cooked meals
• Beautiful gardens and welcoming communal spaces
• Spacious single-level layout promoting independence
• Friendly, experienced and supportive team
• Person-centred care focused on dignity, wellbeing and independence
• A warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents, families and staff

The Role

As an Assistant Chef, you will work alongside the Head Chef to prepare nutritious, appetising meals that meet residents’ individual dietary requirements while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals
• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Preparing meals to accommodate special diets and nutritional needs
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and infection control standards
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, safe and fully compliant with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving and storing deliveries correctly
• Helping to create an enjoyable dining experience for residents
• Working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive team

About You

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, care home or hospitality environment is desirable
• A passion for preparing fresh, nutritious food
• Knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety procedures
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure
• A caring and friendly approach with an understanding of the importance of nutrition in later life
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Benefits & Perks

• £13.50 per hour
• Part Time – 30 hours per week
• Paid breaks
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive family-run working environment
• Stable, friendly team with excellent management support
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ wellbeing through quality dining experiences