Caring Kitchen Chef — Nutritious Meals for Residents (36h/wk)

Hartford Care Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voice Forum

Sick pay & reviews

Life insurance

Parental leave

Referral bonuses

Blue Light discounts

DBS & PIN reimbursement

Wagestream access

Learning & development

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. in Portsmouth is seeking a Chef to create home-cooked, nutritious meals for residents, in a warm, caring environment. The role emphasizes wellbeing and quality, with no late-night shifts and opportunities to lead menu planning and cooking across a friendly, supportive team.

You’ll bring Basic Food Hygiene, strong communication, and the ability to tailor meals to dietary needs while maintaining high kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of individual dietary needs

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present nutritious, appetising meals for residents.
• Serve meals and snacks to residents and maintain kitchen service.
• Plan weekly menus and manage kitchen operations to ensure quality and safety.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and compliant with health regulations.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT systems confidence

Prepare, cook, present meals

Dietary needs awareness

Team spirit

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Hartford Care Ltd. in Portsmouth is seeking a Chef to create home-cooked, nutritious meals for residents, in a warm, caring environment. The role emphasizes wellbeing and quality, with no late-night shifts and opportunities to lead menu planning and cooking across a friendly, supportive team.

You’ll bring Basic Food Hygiene, strong communication, and the ability to tailor meals to dietary needs while maintaining high kitchen standards.