Care Home Chef - Days, Balanced Hours, Nutritious Menus

Foley Grange Care Home; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Free meals on shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for staff

Learning and development

Career progression

Long service awards

Job summary

Foley Grange Care Home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, is seeking a Chef for a full-time role with dayshift hours from 07:30 to 16:30. You will prepare nutritious meals, ensure dietary requirements are met and maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.

The position offers a consistent pattern with no late evenings, plus development opportunities within a supportive care team. You will work as part of a friendly kitchen team, contribute to menu planning and nutritional care, and enjoy

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

• Prepare and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Tailor meals to individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Contribute to menu planning and day-to-day kitchen operations.

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1-706/2

Basic Food Hygiene

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Foley Grange Care Home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, is seeking a Chef for a full-time role with dayshift hours from 07:30 to 16:30. You will prepare nutritious meals, ensure dietary requirements are met and maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.

The position offers a consistent pattern with no late evenings, plus development opportunities within a supportive care team. You will work as part of a friendly kitchen team, contribute to menu planning and nutritional care, and enjoy