Chef - Hinckley

Care Concern Group; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 28,142,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Employee discounts

EAP 24/7

Learning and development

Career progression

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

The Willows Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Chef to prepare high quality, nutritious meals for residents at Hinckley. You’ll ensure meals meet dietary needs and maintain presentation and hygiene standards in a supportive kitchen team.

With no late evenings or split shifts, the role offers a balanced schedule, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a clear path for career progression within a growing UK care provider.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals
• Take ownership of food preparation and service
• Tailor meals to dietary needs and nutritional requirements
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen organisation
• Support day-to-day service with a strong work-life balance

Skills

City & Guilds 706/1/706/2

Basic Food Hygiene

Professional kitchen experience

Independent and team work

Reliable and positive attitude

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent

Job description

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.

• 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
• 14.55- 15.15 per hour
• Contracted to 27 hours per week
• 7:30am- 5.30pm- 3 shifts per week, alternative weekends
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

The Willows Care Home is a 31 bed care home located in the market town of Hinckley, Leicestershire. Providing residential and residential dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care. With a strong family atmosphere and a focus on supporting Residents to enjoy meaningful daily experiences, The Willows is a rewarding place to work and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day. The Willows is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to 1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role