Care Home Chef - Balanced Hours & Benefits

flower Care Home Site by Limited; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Mayflower Care Home in Gravesend, United Kingdom, is seeking a Chef on a part-time contract (22.5 hours per week). You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals, tailored to dietary needs, while maintaining presentation and strict hygiene standards.

Join a supportive team with no late evenings or split shifts, and benefit from ongoing training, paid DBS, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs and nutritional requirements.
• Maintain presentation, hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Positive attitude

Reliability

Experience in a professional kitchen

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Mayflower Care Home in Gravesend, United Kingdom, is seeking a Chef on a part-time contract (22.5 hours per week). You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals, tailored to dietary needs, while maintaining presentation and strict hygiene standards.

Join a supportive team with no late evenings or split shifts, and benefit from ongoing training, paid DBS, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract.