Chef

Care Concern Group; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream

Job summary

The Willows Care Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is hiring a Chef to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents. You will manage food preparation, tailor meals to dietary needs, and maintain hygiene and food safety standards.

This role offers consistent day shifts, no late evenings, 27 hours per week, with a wage of £14.55–£15.15 per hour and a supportive team environment. Training opportunities and enhanced DBS are provided, alongside uniform and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent.
• Hold or working towards Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals for residents.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Assist with menu planning and kitchen organisation.
• Deliver meals with consistency and attention to dietary needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Reliability

Food safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Chef

Date Posted: 2026-09-13

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire, GB, LE10 0

Application Deadline: 2026-12-12T21:20:50.873

About The Willows Care Home

The Willows Care Home is a 31 bed care home located in the market town of Hinckley, Leicestershire. Providing residential and residential dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care. With a strong family atmosphere and a focus on supporting Residents to enjoy meaningful daily experiences, The Willows is a rewarding place to work and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Contract

• £14.55-£15.15 per hour
• Contracted to 27 hours per week
• 7:30am - 5:30pm - 3 shifts per week, alternative weekends
• 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
• 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.

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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

The Willows is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.