Care Home Chef: Nutritious Meals, Great Work-Life Balance

Care Concern Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS checked

Pension

Uniform provided

Life assurance

Wagestream access

Meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts

EAP 24/7

Learning & development

Career progression

Long service awards

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Job summary

St James' Park Care Home in Dorset is seeking a Chef to deliver nutritious, appealing meals that support residents' wellbeing. You will own food preparation and service, tailoring meals to dietary needs and maintaining high hygiene standards.

This contract offers consistent hours (28.5 per week) with no late evenings or split shifts, paid DBS, pension, uniform, and generous annual leave, plus extensive training and progression opportunities within Care Concern Group.

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 tailored to dietary needs.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring hygiene and safety.
• Contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service.
• Work as part of a supportive team with a strong work-life balance.

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Food Hygiene

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

St James' Park Care Home in Dorset is seeking a Chef to deliver nutritious, appealing meals that support residents' wellbeing. You will own food preparation and service, tailoring meals to dietary needs and maintaining high hygiene standards.

This contract offers consistent hours (28.5 per week) with no late evenings or split shifts, paid DBS, pension, uniform, and generous annual leave, plus extensive training and progression opportunities within Care Concern Group.