Chef

Agincare Group; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Funded training & career development

Blue Light discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Evenings free and every other weekend

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Chef for Sedgemoor Care Home in Weston-Super-Mare to craft nutritious, appealing meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences. Your creativity will brighten daily dining and themed events, supporting excellent care through food.

You'll plan menus, maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation, and collaborate with the kitchen team. Previous professional kitchen experience and a good understanding of IDDSI are desirable in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Menu planning

Job description

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Join Sedgemoor Care Home as a Chef and use your creativity to prepare delicious, comforting meals that brighten our residents’ days. From meeting dietary needs to creating themed food days, your cooking will make a real difference.

What’s on the menu for you

• £14.60 per hour
• Enjoy your evenings free and every other weekend off
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
• Blue Light discounts & company pension
• On-demand pay

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of IDDSI or complex dietary needs (desirable)

About the role:

• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual needs.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences and themed events.
• Plan daily menus and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make a positive difference through food and care.

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations .We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants . All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences . Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers