Chef

The Fleet Care Home; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

The Fleet Care Home in Dartmouth, Devon, is seeking a Chef to deliver nutritious meals for residents in a care setting. You will own food preparation, tailor meals to dietary needs, and maintain high hygiene standards. The role offers a stable pattern with no late evenings or split shifts and requires alternating weekends.

We provide ongoing training and development opportunities and a supportive team environment, with a focus on quality care and resident wellbeing.

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 meals for residents.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Work as part of a team with alternating weekends.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Our care home, nestled in the picturesque town of Dartmouth in Devon, provides exceptional Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 79 residents, offering a serene and supportive environment where quality care meets coastal charm.

Chef Contract

• £15.00 per hour
• Contracted to 36 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

The Fleet 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.