Bank Chef

Hartford Care; Purton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No out-of-hours

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Paid DBS check

Training & development

Supportive team

Job summary

Hartford Care in Swindon is seeking a Bank Chef for our care home to provide fresh, nutritious meals for residents and meet dietary needs with care and accuracy.

The role focuses on hygiene, stock management, and resident engagement, offering a supportive team and development opportunities. It operates on a zero-hours contract with no late nights or split shifts, promoting a balanced and rewarding work life.

Qualifications

• Restaurant/care home cooking experience.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2+.
• Experience with dietary needs in care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Cater for dietary needs and restrictions.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Manage stock and minimise waste.
• Engage with residents to enhance dining experience.

Skills

Previous Chef experience

Food Hygiene Certificate

Dietary needs understanding

Team player

Job description

Bank Chef - Care Home - Come and Join Us and Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join our friendly care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your culinary skills in a role where your work truly matters — improving the wellbeing and happiness of our residents every single day - with no late nights or split shifts.

Location

Cotswolds Rise - Swindon, Wiltshire (SN5 4FL)

Hours

Bank (zero-hours contract)

Your Role

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents
• Cater for dietary needs (e.g. soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements)
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety
• Manage stock and minimise waste
• Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience

What We’re Looking For

• Previous Chef experience
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
• Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus)
• Reliable, caring, and team-focused attitude

Why join us?

• No out-of-hours working - no late nights or unsociable hours
• Free meals on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Paid DBS check
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• Supportive, friendly working environment

Enjoy a better work-life balance in a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food — without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.