Chef - Bank

Darcy House Care Home; Matlock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Darcy House Care Home in Matlock, Derbyshire, is seeking a Chef for a brand-new, luxury care home that provides residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care for 78 residents. This contract offers £13.50 per hour, with a 0-hour week and benefits including paid DBS, pension and uniform, plus 5.6 weeks of annual leave.

There are no late evenings or split shifts, promoting work-life balance. You will manage food prep and service, tailor meals to dietary needs, and uphold hygiene and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs.
• Take ownership of food preparation and service.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and presentation.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

Job description

Our brand-new, luxury care home is located in the beautiful town of Matlock in Derbyshire. We provide personalised Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Palliative & Nursing care for 78-residents.

Chef Contract

• £13.50 per hour
• Contracted to 0 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.

Role Overview

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.

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
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive and reliable approach

About us

Darcy House Care Home is part 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.

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 care, we would love to hear from you.

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