Chef

Rowan Park Care Home; Stratton on the Fosse; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Rowan Park Care Home in Radstock is seeking a Chef for bank day shifts. You will prepare nutritious meals, tailor dishes to dietary needs and ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation. You’ll work with a supportive team in a modern care setting, enjoying consistent patterns and opportunities for training and development.

The role offers a stable schedule with no late evenings, and a focus on quality dining that supports residents’ wellbeing and comfort.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment is essential.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or actively working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Maintain standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Assist with menu planning, kitchen organisation and daily service.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Independent and team player

Positive and reliable approach

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

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.