Part-Time Care Kitchen Chef - Bristol

Leonard Cheshire; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum inclusive of

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire's Cossham Gardens care home in Bristol is seeking a part-time cook to deliver varied, nutritious meals and support residents with dietary needs. You’ll work 7:30–14:30 on weekdays with occasional weekend shifts.

You’ll supervise kitchen duties, manage a budget, maintain hygiene to Health & Safety standards, and bring creativity to events and menus while contributing to residents’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Recognised catering qualification (Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate + HACCP, or Level 4 / commitment to work towards).
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours.
• Passion for cooking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied, healthy, and nutritionally balanced menu, meeting specific dietary requirements.
• Run an efficient kitchen within budget.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff in food preparation.
• Maintain exceptional hygiene and cleanliness in line with Health & Safety regulations.
• Get creative providing catering for events and special occasions.
• Make a positive impact on residents’ lives through your meals.

Skills

Experience in kitchen environment

Flexibility to work rostered hours

Passion for cooking and attention to.

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate + HACCP

Level 4 / commitment to work towards

Job description

Leonard Cheshire's Cossham Gardens care home in Bristol is seeking a part-time cook to deliver varied, nutritious meals and support residents with dietary needs. You’ll work 7:30–14:30 on weekdays with occasional weekend shifts.

You’ll supervise kitchen duties, manage a budget, maintain hygiene to Health & Safety standards, and bring creativity to events and menus while contributing to residents’ wellbeing.