Care Kitchen Chef - Flexible 18-Hour Week & Events

Advinia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Job summary

Advinia is recruiting a Chef for 18 hours a week at Roseacres Care Home. You’ll join a dedicated catering team, preparing daily meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors, and supporting events from World Food Day to festive occasions.

You’ll manage kitchen operations, handle food storage, menu planning, and cost control while ensuring safety standards. The role offers a friendly team environment, regular hours, and good benefits including free parking.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old or older.
• GCSE or equivalent English.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking.
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential).
• Intermediate Food Hygiene (desirable).
• Previous experience in a similar environment.
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintain food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard.
• Serve Residents, Staff and Visitors professionally.
• Prepare foods for events.
• Participate in food costing through cost control.
• Adhere to Safer Food Better Business standards and record keeping.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and safety procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Menu costing

Stock control

Budget experience

Education

GCSE English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene

Intermediate Food Hygiene

Job description

Advinia is recruiting a Chef for 18 hours a week at Roseacres Care Home. You’ll join a dedicated catering team, preparing daily meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors, and supporting events from World Food Day to festive occasions.

You’ll manage kitchen operations, handle food storage, menu planning, and cost control while ensuring safety standards. The role offers a friendly team environment, regular hours, and good benefits including free parking.