Chef - The Meadows

Blue Arrow; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care home in Didcot is seeking an experienced Chef to lead its kitchen team. You will manage daily operations, ensuring high-quality meals and compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in a professional kitchen and strong leadership skills. This role offers an immediate start in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (mandatory).
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs in care settings (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage a small team.
• Prepare and cook meals to meet dietary requirements.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Coordinate kitchen staff and manage service times.
• Support menu planning and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Food safety standards

Nutritional knowledge

Job description

Salary and Start Date

Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 (Depends on experience)

Start Date: ASAP | DBS on Update Service Required

Job Summary

A respected care home in Didcot is seeking an experienced and dependable Chef to lead its kitchen team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing nutritious, high‑quality meals to residents in a warm and supportive environment.

Role Overview

The Chef will oversee daily kitchen operations and manage a small team, including a Sous Chef and Kitchen Porter. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking meals to meet dietary requirements
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are maintained
• Coordinating kitchen staff and managing service times
• Supporting menu planning and stock control

Working Hours

• Split shifts:
  • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Flexibility may be required depending on service needs

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (mandatory)
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs in care settings (preferred)

This is an immediate start position for the right candidate. If you're passionate about cooking and committed to supporting the wellbeing of others, this role offers a fulfilling career in a caring environment.

If you are interested in this role please contact Giles for further information on 01865 728362

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