Bank Chef

Brendoncare; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brendoncare Knightwood is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare healthy, nutritious meals tailored to the individual needs of our residents. This role includes meal prep, cooking for over 50 individuals daily, and maintaining high food safety standards. Join our compassionate team and make a positive impact in a supportive and friendly environment.

Benefits

Extensive training and personal development

Free initial DBS check

Free parking (subject to availability)

24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Care Home setting preferred.
• Understanding of dietary and nutritional needs for older/vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for residents, ensuring individual dietary needs.
• Deputise for Chef Manager when required, overseeing kitchen operations.
• Conduct stock rotation and ensure compliance with COSHH standards.

Skills

Commercial cooking experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene

Competent in IT software

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Job description

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• £14.97 per hour + £1.81 per hour holiday accrual
• An additional 10% will be paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift.
• Cooking with fresh ingredients
• 7.30am to 6.30pm
• Free parking
• Uniform provided

At Brendoncare Knightwood, we are now looking for a Chef to join our ranks to help us provide the best quality meals for our residents, suited to their individual needs.

The role includes:

• Meal prep
• Preparing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks appropriate for individual needs including consistency levels for swallowing
• Deputising in the absence of the Chef Manager
• Cooking for approximately 50+ people per day
• Catering for staff meals, and additional catering requirements for guests, visitors and relatives of residents
• Stock rotation
• Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
• HACCP record completion

A full role profile is available on request.

Essential requirements to apply:

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
• Commercial cooking experience
• Competent in IT software including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP and COSHH legislation and its application
• Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs

In Return, we can offer you:

• Extensive training and continual personal development
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members

What is BrendoncareKnightwood like?

BrendoncareKnightwoodis a 20 bed residential home providing personalised care and home from home living. We also have apartments which receive 'close care' or 'domiciliary care' to enable the courtiers to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Knightwood benefits from an excellent reputation within the local community, and a superb working environment.

About Brendoncare

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind,dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

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Created on 30/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom