Chef

willingcare.vincere.io; Witney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend enhancement

Job summary

Care Home Chef role in Witney is seeking an experienced cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, balancing dietary needs and preferences with high-quality everyday meals. You will work in a welcoming kitchen, catering for larger groups while maintaining quality, safety and portion control.

The position offers £16.40 per hour, 37.5 hours weekly with alternate weekends and weekend enhancement, in a calm care home environment that values dignity and home-from-home meals for older adults.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or nursing home kitchen desirable.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals for larger groups.
• Ability to meet individual dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for residents within a care home kitchen.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements, portion control and safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary requirements

Quality control

Teamwork

Job description

Care Home Chef

£16.40 per hour + Weekend Enhancement | 37.5 Hours per Week | Alternate Weekends

Good food is an important part of making a nursing home feel like home. From familiar favourites to carefully prepared meals that meet individual dietary needs, the kitchen plays a key role in residents' comfort, wellbeing and enjoyment of everyday life.

Set in a peaceful location, this welcoming nursing home provides a genuine home-from-home environment for older adults. We're looking for an experienced Chef who can prepare nutritious, enjoyable meals for larger groups while ensuring individual preferences, specialist diets and nutritional requirements are carefully considered.

Previous experience within a care or nursing home kitchen would be particularly beneficial, although candidates with strong professional catering experience and the relevant skills will also be considered.