3Rd Chef

Ashridge Court Care Centre; Rotherfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Ashridge Court Care Centre is seeking a Chef to deliver nutritious, enjoyable meals for residents at our East Sussex care home. This role focuses on food preparation, presentation, and dietary needs, with a stable day pattern and no late shifts.

You will join a supportive team, plan menus, maintain high hygiene standards, and contribute to resident wellbeing through quality meals. Training and development opportunities are available in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent
• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service with focus on hygiene and presentation.
• Contribute to menu planning, kitchen organization and day-to-day service.
• Work as part of a supportive team with a strong work-life balance.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Independent working

Reliability

Food presentation

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 or equivalent

City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Ashridge Court Care Centre is a bright, modern care home near Bexhill-on-Sea, set in the East Sussex countryside with sea views and peaceful gardens. The home provides high-quality general nursing care for up to 51 residents in spacious, well-furnished rooms, with compassionate support delivered with dignity, empathy and respect.

Chef Contract

• £13.55 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, 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

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• 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

About us

Ashridge Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.