Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals, Great Hours

Lark View Care Home; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Lark View Care Home is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a 64-bed care setting. You will own food preparation, ensure dietary needs are met, and maintain high hygiene standards, all within a supportive team. The role offers a consistent day pattern with alternate weekends.

Benefits include paid DBS, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks annual leave. Minimum Level 3 in Food Preparation required, City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or equivalent, and Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum Level 3 in Food Preparation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in professional kitchen

Independent & team player

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Lark View Care Home is seeking a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a 64-bed care setting. You will own food preparation, ensure dietary needs are met, and maintain high hygiene standards, all within a supportive team. The role offers a consistent day pattern with alternate weekends.

Benefits include paid DBS, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks annual leave. Minimum Level 3 in Food Preparation required, City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or equivalent, and Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.