Chef

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

Catering and Hospitality - Lark View Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

Our care home has stunning views from both sides looking onto beautiful Kent countryside, and provides a cosy and homely feel for up to 64 residents - We provide Nursing, Residential, Dementia & Respite Care.

Chef Contract

• £16.00 per hour
• Contracted to 40 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, and will hold a Minimum of Level 3 in Food Preparation.
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
Lark View 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.