Care Home Chef - Balanced Hours, Nutritious Meals

Darcy House Care Home; Matlock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Darcy House Care Home in Matlock, Derbyshire, is seeking a Chef for a brand-new, luxury care home that provides residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care for 78 residents. This contract offers £13.50 per hour, with a 0-hour week and benefits including paid DBS, pension and uniform, plus 5.6 weeks of annual leave.

There are no late evenings or split shifts, promoting work-life balance. You will manage food prep and service, tailor meals to dietary needs, and uphold hygiene and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

Job description

Darcy House Care Home in Matlock, Derbyshire, is seeking a Chef for a brand-new, luxury care home that provides residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care for 78 residents. This contract offers £13.50 per hour, with a 0-hour week and benefits including paid DBS, pension and uniform, plus 5.6 weeks of annual leave.

There are no late evenings or split shifts, promoting work-life balance. You will manage food prep and service, tailor meals to dietary needs, and uphold hygiene and safety