Chef

Barty House Nursing Home; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care home in Maidstone seeks an experienced Chef to ensure high-quality meals for residents. Your role includes preparing, cooking, and planning menus with the Head Chef. You will manage daily kitchen operations, maintain food records, and uphold hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have culinary qualifications and are team players. Join a caring team where culinary skills nourish and delight residents.

Benefits

£13.00 per hour

Company Pension scheme

Free Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring best practices in food safety.
• Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents' dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus providing balanced, nutritious diet.
• Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management.
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and check deliveries.

Skills

Culinary qualifications

Team player

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

Chef

Catering and Hospitality - Barty House Nursing Home

Contract: Bank

Salary: 13.00 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours : Bank

Barty House Nursing Home is set in an impressive Georgian building in Bearsted, Kent, combining historic charm with modern facilities. The home provides high-quality nursing care for up to 59 residents in bright, ensuite rooms, many with garden access and countryside views, all delivered with empathy, compassion and dignity.

We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

This is a peripatetic role covering both Tonbridge Wells care centre & Barty House

What we offer

• £13.00 per hour
• Company Pension scheme
• Free Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
• A positive, welcoming workplace culture where your contribution truly matters
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access in-house training and nationally recognised qualifications to support your professional growth.
• Join a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to delivering outstanding care

Why This Role Matters

As Chef, you’ll do more than just cook" you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

What You’ll Do

Meal Preparation : Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

Menu Planning : Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.

Kitchen Management : Take charge of day‑to‑day kitchen management, organising and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Record Keeping : Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.

Stock Management : Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.

Health & Safety : Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.

Cleaning & Maintenance : Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Culinary Qualifications : City & Guilds 706 "1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).

Team Player : Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.

Food Hygiene : Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.

Communication Skills : Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.

Initiative : Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available.

Desired Experience

• Specialised Food Preparation : Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Care Environment Experience : Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

About us

You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do:

Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity

These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well‑being of those in our care.