Assistant Chef

Ardenlee Care Home; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as an Assistant Chef, where you’ll help create enjoyable and nutritious meals for residents in a supportive team environment. With opportunities for training and development, this full-time role is vital to enhancing the daily wellbeing of those in care. Your positive attitude and willingness to learn are key, as you work in a calm setting committed to core values of trust, respect, and inclusivity.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Pride in work and understanding of food's importance to daily wellbeing.
• Experience in a kitchen preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Support menu planning and keep the kitchen clean and safe.
• Ensure all dietary needs of residents are met with care.

Skills

Team-focused approach

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Catering and Hospitality - Ardenlee Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 20-30

Nestled in its own peaceful grounds with views of the sea, woodland, and gardens, our care home offers residential care for up to 32 residents in a calm and supportive setting. We are proud to provide a place where both residents and staff feel at home.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Chef to support our Head Chef and kitchen team. Whether you are already experienced or looking to step into a rewarding role where your food really matters, this is a great opportunity to join a warm, friendly team.

What We Offer:

• £13.52 per hour
• 20 to 30 hours per week, shifts 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time contract)
• Supportive team with ongoing training and development

As Assistant Chef, you will help prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious meals that bring enjoyment and comfort to our residents. You will work with fresh ingredients, support menu planning, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and ensure all dietary needs are met with care and attention.

What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands how important food is to daily wellbeing. You might already have experience in a kitchen, or you may be looking to grow your skills in a supportive setting. What matters most is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a team-focused approach. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is helpful but not essential, and we are happy to support training.

About Us:
Our care home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the UK. We are committed to creating warm, inclusive environments where residents receive outstanding care, and our staff are supported, valued, and encouraged to develop.

Our five core values — Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity — guide everything we do. If you share these values and want a role where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.