Residential Chef

National Care Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Residential Chef to prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and experience in a kitchen environment. Responsibilities include planning meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and contributing to a welcoming dining experience for residents. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Workplace embracing diversity and inclusion

Refer-a-Friend rewards

Flexible financial support

Paid ongoing training with recognized qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or catering environment, preferably in a care setting.
• Understanding of food hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Organised, reliable, and passionate about home-style cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, homemade meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Plan and prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Experience in a kitchen or catering environment

Understanding of food hygiene and dietary requirements

Organisational skills

Reliability

Passionate about home-style cooking

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Job Description

Residential Chef – Salary: £12.21 per hour (£12,063.48 per annum). Working hours: 19 hours per week.

Essential Care and Support, Abbeyvale – part of National Care Group. Join our friendly residential care team in the welcoming village of Blackhall Colliery.

Why choose National Care Group?

At National Care Group, you’re not just starting a job – you're joining a mission to empower people to live their best lives, with dignity, independence, and support every step of the way.

What’s in it for you?

• Workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Refer‑a‑Friend rewards – get rewarded for bringing great people into our team
• Flexible financial support – instant access to earned pay via stream
• Paid, ongoing training with recognised qualifications

The Chef Role

In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, homemade meals that are not only delicious but also tailored to meet the dietary needs of those we support, including individuals with specialist requirements such as diabetes, food intolerances, or texture‑modified diets.

You will:

• Plan and prepare nutritious, well‑balanced meals and snacks
• Adapt dishes to suit specialist diets and individual preferences
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment
• Work closely with the care team to support individuals’ wellbeing through food
• Promote a homely, welcoming mealtime experience

About you

• Has experience in a kitchen or catering environment (care setting experience is a bonus)
• Understands food hygiene and dietary requirements and holds Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Is organised, reliable, and passionate about home‑style cooking
• Takes pride in making a difference to people’s daily lives
• Works well as part of a caring, close‑knit team

If you believe that food is more than just a meal—and want to help make every day special—we’d love to hear from you. Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. If you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we’re looking for!