Chef

EFHL; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Exeter seeks a Chef to maintain high-quality food service and oversee catering staff. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.72 with benefits including flexible shifts, a pension plan, and support for continuous learning.

Benefits

Fully paid induction programme

Enhanced pay for family leave

Flexible shifts

5.6 working weeks holiday per year

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay

Group pension plan

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support including free counselling

Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends

Free Blue Light card for retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Apprenticeships and professional development

Free DBS unless leaving during probation

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision and maintenance of food service.
• Prepare and cook food following prepared menus.
• Supervise and support employees in catering duties.
• Check kitchen supplies and maintain accurate records.

Job description

The Lodge:

Location: Exeter, Devon

Address: The Lodge, 22 Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 1SY

The Lodge is an elegant and characterful Victorian house, located on Spicer Road, close to the centre of Exeter. Offering outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all.

Hourly Rate: £15.72

Permanent - Full time contract - 35 hours per week

Home Name, CQC rated Outstanding

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

About the Role

Chef

• Assist the Hotel Services Manager in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, nutritionally balanced and well‑presented food service.
• Prepare and cook food following menus prepared by the Hotel Services Manager.
• Supervise and support employees in catering duties.
• Check kitchen supplies comply with stock control systems and maintain accurate records as required.

Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.

You will assist the Hotel Services Manager in the provision of a high quality and efficient food and beverage service for our residents and employees always giving customers a prompt and courteous service.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact 01392 271663.

To Apply

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Fully paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay for family leave
• Flexible shifts
• 5.6 working weeks holiday per year
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension plan
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
• Free DBS unless leaving during probation
• Uniform provided
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised meals while on duty

Safeguarding

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred list checks, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.