Chef - Bank

Hartford Care Limited; Hawthorn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No out-of-hours

Free meals

Free parking

DBS check

Training & development

Friendly environment

Job summary

Hartford Care Limited is seeking a Bank Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents across designated care home sites. This role focuses on high-quality cooking, dietary accommodation and a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The bankChef position offers zero-hour shifts as needed with no late nights, delivering meals that support residents’ wellbeing while maintaining engaging, supportive service in a caring setting.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience is essential.
• Food hygiene certificate (Level 2 or above) required.
• Understanding of dietary needs in a care setting is advantageous.
• Reliable, caring, and team‑oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Cater for dietary needs (soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements).
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Manage stock and minimise waste.
• Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience.

Skills

Chef experience

Food Hygiene Certificate

Dietary needs understanding

Team-focused attitude

Job description

Chef - Bank

CAPTION:

Company: Hartford Care

Salary: £16.25 - £16.85

Hours: Full-time

Location: GU34 5AH

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 22 Aug 2026

Closing date: 18 Sept 2026

Summary

Bank Chef - Care Home - Come and Join Us and Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Chef to join our friendly care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your culinary skills in a role where your work truly matters - improving the wellbeing and happiness of our residents every single day - with no late nights or split shifts.

Location

To cover Belford House (GU34 5AH) and Alton Place (GU34 1UY)

Hours

Bank (zero-hours contract)

Your Role:

• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for residents
• Cater for dietary needs (e.g. soft diets, allergies, diabetic requirements)
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen safety
• Manage stock and minimise waste
• Engage with residents to enhance their dining experience

What we're looking for:

• Previous Chef experience
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
• Understanding of dietary needs (care setting experience is a plus)
• Reliable, caring, and team-focused attitude

Why join us?

• No out-of-hours working - no late nights or unsociable hours
• Free meals on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Paid DBS check
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Enjoy a better work-life balance in a role where you can still be creative and passionate about food - without the pressure, long nights, or unpredictable hours of the hospitality industry.