Chef

Peoplebank; Stratton on the Fosse; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Rowan Park Care Home in Radstock is seeking a Chef on a bank contract with days shifts. You will deliver high quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences, while maintaining hygiene and presentation.

Join a supportive kitchen team with a consistent pattern, paid DBS and uniform, and 5.6 weeks annual leave on a full-time equivalent basis. This role focuses on wellbeing through good, balanced meals.

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 and enjoyable meals tailored to residents' dietary needs
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in kitchen operations
• Assist with menu planning and kitchen organisation
• Contribute to smooth day-to-day service with a supportive team
• Ensure meals meet presentation and quality expectations for residents

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience in a professional kitchen

Ability to work independently

Team player

Positive and reliable approach

Education

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

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Rowan Park Care Home

Contract: Bank

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 0

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.

Chef Contract

• £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.

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

About us
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.