Care Home Chef: Fresh, Compassionate Meals & Training

Community Care Live; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Induction and ongoing training

Development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a Chef for Hawthorne Court, a residential care home for older adults. You will join a friendly team, preparing meals and supporting day-to-day catering operations to ensure high-quality service.

Training and development are provided, with a focus on meeting dietary requirements and delivering excellent resident care. This on-site role is based in Southampton, with benefits including induction and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience, ideally in a care, hospitality or similar setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing situations and demands.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality food and service.
• Compassion, empathy and respect for residents and their individual needs.
• A willingness to learn and develop, with training provided to support your success.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day catering operation, helping to ensure high-quality meal preparation and service.
• Support and guide catering assistants, organising tasks and helping the team work efficiently.
• Monitor meal quality, presentation and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Work with the Chef Manager to plan menus, cater for special dietary requirements and support special events.
• In the absence of the Chef Manager, support the catering team to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Organisational skills

Food service quality

Compassion and empathy

Willingness to learn

Job description

Community Care Live is seeking a Chef for Hawthorne Court, a residential care home for older adults. You will join a friendly team, preparing meals and supporting day-to-day catering operations to ensure high-quality service.

Training and development are provided, with a focus on meeting dietary requirements and delivering excellent resident care. This on-site role is based in Southampton, with benefits including induction and ongoing learning opportunities.