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Care Concern Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Alderbrook Care Home in Leeds is seeking a Chef on a flexible zero hours contract to deliver high quality, nutritious meals in a specialist complex care setting, supporting residents with diverse needs. You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals meet dietary requirements and nutritional needs while maintaining presentation and safety standards.

The role offers paid DBS, pension and uniform, plus 5.6 weeks annual leave (full time equivalent).

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Dietary requirements knowledge (beneficial)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• As Chef, deliver high quality meals within a specialist complex care setting
• Tailor meals to individual dietary needs and nutritional requirements
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation

Job description

Alderbrook Care Home is a modern, purpose built care home located in Leeds, providing specialist Complex Care for up to 140 residents. The home supports individuals with complex physical and mental health needs within a safe, structured and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

Chef Contract

• £13.00 per hour
• Flexible zero hour contract
• 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.

Role Overview

As a Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs. Your role plays an important part in daily life, providing 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, including modified diets where required. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that meet both nutritional and clinical needs. Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service, ensuring a safe, efficient and well organised kitchen environment at all times.

What We Are Looking For

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets, is beneficial
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive and reliable approach

About Us

Alderbrook Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.