Chef (Care Home)

Careline Lifestyles - St Aiden's Cottage/Neville's Court; Bearpark; On-site; GBP 39,262,000 - 44,772,000; Part time

Job summary

Careline Lifestyles is seeking an experienced chef to prepare nutritious, tasty meals for residents at St Aidens Cottage, Bearpark, Durham. This part-time, on-site role runs daytime hours from 08:30 to 17:00, with no late finishes, and offers a caring team environment where food makes a difference.

Applicants should have at least 2 years cooking or catering experience, a driving licence, and a good understanding of food hygiene. A Food Hygiene Level 2 is desirable; DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' cooking or catering experience.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate - desirable, but not essential if you're willing to obtain one
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle - essential
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe food preparation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Friendly, patient and caring approach
• Professional attitude and pride in their work
• Genuine desire to make a difference to residents' daily lives

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking healthy, balanced and enjoyable meals
• Catering for dietary requirements, allergies, medical needs and individual preferences
• Planning meals and preparing food within agreed budgets
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe
• Maintaining standards in line with EHO requirements
• Managing stock, ordering supplies and minimising food waste
• Using effective portion control and meal planning
• Working closely with care staff to make mealtimes a positive experience
• Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff where required

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Full driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Caring approach

Job description

We're Looking for a Chef!

Location: St Aidens Cottage, Bearpark, Durham

Pay Rate: £13.74 p/h

Hours: Part-time, Dayshift

Job Type: Permanent / On-site

Shift: 0830-1700

About the Role

Are you a passionate and experienced chef who takes pride in creating great food?

We're looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Chef to join our team and prepare nutritious, tasty meals for our residents.

This is more than just cooking - you'll help make mealtimes something residents can look forward to, while ensuring their dietary needs, preferences and wellbeing are always considered.

Your Key Duties

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking healthy, balanced and enjoyable meals
• Catering for dietary requirements, allergies, medical needs and individual preferences
• Planning meals and preparing food within agreed budgets
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe
• Maintaining standards in line with EHO requirements
• Managing stock, ordering supplies and minimising food waste
• Using effective portion control and meal planning
• Working closely with care staff to make mealtimes a positive experience
• Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff where required

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least 2 years' cooking or catering experience
• A Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate - desirable, but not essential if you're willing to obtain one
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle - essential
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe food preparation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A friendly, patient and caring approach
• A professional attitude and pride in their work
• A genuine desire to make a difference to residents' daily lives

Why This Role?

• £13.74 per hour
• Full-time permanent position
• Day shifts
• No late finishes
• Make a genuine difference through food and mealtimes
• Work as part of a supportive team

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a skilled chef who loves creating good food and wants to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note: An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.