Chef

Hartford Care Ltd; Eling, Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Paid holiday + pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive, friendly working environment

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd is seeking a compassionate Chef to join their team at Woodlands House, Totton. This part-time role offers consistent daytime shifts without late nights, focusing on improving residents' wellbeing through nutritious meals.

The ideal candidate should have prior chef experience, a Food Hygiene Certificate, and an understanding of dietary needs. Enjoy free meals during shifts, on-site parking, and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef experience.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).
• Understanding of dietary needs in a care setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents.
• Cater for dietary needs such as allergies and diabetic requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Manage stock and minimise waste.
• Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience.

Skills

Chef experience

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)

Understanding of dietary needs

Caring and team-focused attitude

Job description

Chef – Care Home - Come and Join Us and Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join our friendly care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your culinary skills in a role where your work truly matters — improving the wellbeing and happiness of our residents every single day - with no late nights or split shifts.

Location

Woodlands House, Totton

Hours

Part-time / 30 hours – daytime shifts only

Your Role

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents
• Cater for dietary needs (e.g. soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements)
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety
• Manage stock and minimise waste
• Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience

What we’re looking for

• Previous Chef experience

• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
• Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus)
• Reliable, caring, and team-focused attitude

Why join us

• No out-of-hours working – no late nights or unsociable hours
• Consistent daytime shifts for a great work-life balance
• Free meals on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Paid holiday + pension schemePaid DBS check
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• Supportive, friendly working environment

Enjoy a better work-life balance in a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food — without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.