Are you an enthusiastic and committed person who is passionate about providing nutritious and tasty meals? Then being part of our Bexhill Respite Service kitchen team could be the job for you.
We are looking for an Intermediate Chef to join our welcoming and supportive team, providing high-quality, nutritious meals for adults with learning disabilities in a relaxed respite care setting.
As part of the kitchen team, you will play a vital role in preparing meals that meet individual dietary needs and preferences, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, and carrying out routine food safety and hygiene checks. You will work closely with care staff to ensure meals are enjoyable and suited to the people we support.
You'll be working in a supportive environment that offers regular monthly supervision, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a generous annual leave allowance to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We are looking for candidates who have:
* Creativity and flair in presenting meals that are appealing and meet varied dietary needs.
* A professional approach to food hygiene and kitchen safety.
* A strong work ethic, contributing positively to a calm and respectful team environment.
* The initiative to plan and prioritise tasks, working effectively with minimal supervision.
* Basic IT skills for recording food safety checks and other tasks.
If you enjoy cooking with purpose and want to make a real difference in people's daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this role please click on the "apply now" button to upload your CV and a supporting statement. We ask that you use your supporting statement to detail how you will meet the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
Please view the job description and person specification for more information.
Interviews will take place in person at the service in Bexhill w/c 6th October 2025 and will include a short written question to answer.
For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Beadle or Carly Fellows ( Team Leaders) or Natalie Gaymer (Registered Service Manager) on
We cannot offer sponsorship for this position.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
We can support you to learn the necessary skills, as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role. You will also benefit from a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you, together with a generous annual leave package and opportunity to join the pension scheme.
"It has been a pleasure and a challenge supporting our guests, their care and support has been paramount in my working ethic which I believe is at the heart of the Greenwood ethos" - Support Worker
For work that makes a difference.
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Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.