Care Home Chef

Quest Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded career growth

Complimentary meals on shift

Uniform provided

Employer-matched pension

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. in Warminster is seeking a Chef to join our team and help run the kitchen operation in a residential care home. You will prepare and serve meals for breakfast, lunch, and supper, and assist with bakery items and private dining requests.

The role requires relevant catering experience, knowledge of food hygiene and COSHH, and the ability to work a 40-hour weekly rota. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, with funded training and on‑shift meals provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a catering environment, ideally within elderly care.
• Working knowledge of Food Hygiene, COSHH, and Manual Handling.
• Ability to work a 40-hour weekly rota and carry out physical tasks safely.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve breakfast, lunch, and supper according to menu specifications and order sheets.
• Prepare baked items for the coffee shop and cater private dining requests as needed.
• Supervise Kitchen Assistants and Hosts, ensuring food safety and kitchen hygiene standards are met.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly due diligence records and assist with stock ordering.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH, health and safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Cover for the Chef Manager during periods of absence.

Skills

Food hygiene

COSHH

Manual handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Warminster (BA12) Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time) We are recruiting a Chef to join our team to assist in running the kitchen operation in a residential care home.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve breakfast, lunch, and supper according to menu specifications and order sheets.
• Prepare baked items for the coffee shop and cater private dining requests as needed.
• Supervise Kitchen Assistants and Hosts, ensuring food safety and kitchen hygiene standards are met.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly due diligence records and assist with stock ordering.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH, health and safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Cover for the Chef Manager during periods of absence.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in a catering environment, ideally within elderly care.
• Working knowledge of Food Hygiene, COSHH, and Manual Handling.
• Ability to work a 40-hour weekly rota and carry out physical tasks safely.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Fully Funded Career Growth:
• Comprehensive, employer-paid training certifications to support your ongoing professional development.
• On-Shift Perks:
• Complimentary high-quality meals provided on every shift, plus full uniform provided at no cost.
• Financial Security:
• Employer-matched pension contributions to invest in your long-term future.