Chef

Care Concern Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing and +

Nutritious meal during shifts of eight

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts at 1,600+ stores

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Recognition initiatives and Long Servi

Job summary

Aberford Hall Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Sunday Chef to deliver high-quality meals that support residents’ wellbeing. You will own food preparation and service, tailoring dishes to dietary requirements while maintaining hygiene and presentation standards.

The role offers a consistent Sunday pattern with no late evenings, paying £14.55–£15.15 per hour, plus DBS, pension and uniform, alongside development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Own food preparation and service with attention to hygiene and safety.
• Contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and day-to-day service.

Skills

Experience in professional kitchen

Independent and team work

Positive and reliable approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or working towards

Job description

About Aberford Hall Care Home

Aberford Hall Care Home is a 41 bed care home located in the quiet residential community of Roundhay, near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Providing nursing care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment with bright, comfortable living spaces, landscaped gardens and a family atmosphere. Colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Sunday Chef Contract

• £14.55 to £15.15 per hour
• Bank or Part time to work every Sunday
• Paid [PVG/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.

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

About Care Concern Group

Aberford Hall 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.