Chef

Amicacare; Taunton; On-site; GBP 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme for you

Early access wage scheme

£200 Refer a Friend bonus

Friendly, supportive team culture

Job summary

Amica Care invites applications for a catering role at Greenlands Meadow, a brand-new care home in Taunton opening September 2026. You’ll cook nutritious meals for residents, maintain food safety and support menu development, events and special occasions. £16.00 per hour, permanent role with regular hours and no late nights.

Experience as a Chef or Cook and a catering qualification are required. Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is expected, Level 3 desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Catering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or above).
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable).
• Takes pride in producing quality food.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals tailored to residents' individual needs while upholding high food safety, hygiene and presentation standards.
• Support menu development, seasonal events and special occasions to ensure every mealtime is enjoyable for residents.

Education

Catering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or above)

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable)

Job description

Greenlands Meadow, Taunton

£16.00 per hour | Permanent Role | Various Shifts Available

Love cooking, but ready for better hours and a better work-life balance?

Join Greenlands Meadow, Amica Care's brand-new care home opening in September 2026, and enjoy a rewarding catering role where your food genuinely makes a difference every day.

Forget late nights, unpredictable hours and the pressures of traditional hospitality. Here, you'll prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents in their own home, helping to create enjoyable dining experiences that support health, wellbeing and happiness.

Why make the move?

• £16.00 per hour
• No late evenings
• Permanent, secure employment
• Regular, reliable hours
• Brand-new kitchen and care home
• Work alongside an experienced Head Chef
• Build meaningful relationships with residents
• Make a genuine difference every day
• Be part of a brand-new team from the very beginning

The Role

Working as part of our catering team, you'll prepare and cook delicious, nutritious meals tailored to residents' individual needs and preferences, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.

You'll support menu development, seasonal events and special occasions, helping to ensure every mealtime is something residents look forward to.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a Chef or Cook
• Holds a catering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or above)
• Has a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
• Takes pride in producing quality food
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Has a caring, customer-focused approach

Experience within care or healthcare is welcome but not essential.

Why Amica Care?

As a values-led charity, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Early access wage scheme
• £200 Refer a Friend bonus
• Friendly, supportive team culture

Make every meal matter. Enjoy a better work-life balance. Be part of something special from day one.

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date and therefore encourage early applications.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Amica Care is a Disability Confident Employer.

Amica Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.