Chef

Care Concern Group; Stratton on the Fosse; On-site; GBP 43,394,000 - 46,150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Rowan Park Care Home is part of Care Concern Group and seeks a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents, taking dietary needs into account and delivering meals with care.

Join a team focused on wellbeing with no late evenings or split shifts, excellent work-life balance, and ongoing training opportunities. The role offers a flexible schedule under a zero-hours contract and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety across all meals.
• Deliver meals with care and ensure consistent day-to-day service.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Teamwork & independence

Food safety awareness

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Our modern, traditionally built care home situated in the rural town of Radstock, will provide luxury accommodation for 50-residents. We will specialise in Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care., 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.

• 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

Rowan Park 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.

• £16.20 per hour
• Contracted to 0 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.