Chef

Silverleigh Care Home; Axminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Silverleigh Care Home in Axminster, Devon, is seeking a chef to deliver high quality, nutritious meals for residents. The role focuses on tailored menus, hygiene, and consistent service in a supportive kitchen team.

Role requires City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent, Basic Food Hygiene, and kitchen experience. No late evenings or split shifts; includes DBS paid, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks leave. Alternate weekends required.

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 and enjoyable meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation.
• Alternate weekends work pattern and consistent day shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Experience in a professional kitchen

Positive attitude

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Silverleigh Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 45

Silverleigh is a beautiful care home, situated at the heart of a thriving community in a quiet street in the centre of Axminster, Devon. Silverleigh is registered for 65 residents.

Chef Contract

• £15.08 per hour
• Contracted to 45 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview
As a Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life. This is a role where your cooking has real impact, bringing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing.
You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that residents look forward to each day.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in producing high quality food in a rewarding environment.
The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.
What We Are Looking For

• 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

About us
Silverleigh Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.