Chef

The Waterside Care Home; Tipton Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Wagestream – financial wellbeing

Group life assurance

Discounts for staff

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and progression

Job summary

The Waterside Care Home in Tipton, West Midlands, is seeking a dedicated chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents, tailoring menus to dietary needs and preferences.

You will lead food preparation with a focus on hygiene and safety, support menu planning, and work as part of a friendly kitchen team. The role offers a strong work-life balance with no late evenings or split shifts and 32 hours per week.

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

• Prepare high quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Reliable

Education

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

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Waterside Care Home is a 59 bed care home located in Tipton, West Midlands. Providing nursing care for older people, the home offers a friendly and welcoming environment where colleagues work together as one team to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day., 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
• A positive and reliable approach
  Waterside Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
  £14.55- £15.15 per hour
• Contracted to 32 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.
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards