Location:Brickfield Farm - Main Road,Longfield,Kent,DA3 7PW
Bring comfort, flavour and joy to those who need it most.
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to join our care home team on a bank basis, helping to create meals that not only nourish but delight. In our home, food is more than just fuel it’s an experience that brings people together, sparks conversation, and evokes memories. If you believe in the power of a good meal and want your work to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s On Offer
* £14.00 per hour
* Shifts times 06.30am – 5.30pm
* Paid DBS
* Free uniform
* Free onsite parking
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata, based on a full-time contract)
* Flexible working pattern with the opportunity to pick up shifts as needed
Why This Role Matters
As a Bank Chef, you'll be an essential part of the home's daily rhythm. From hearty breakfasts to comforting lunches and light evening meals, you’ll be crafting dishes that support the health, dignity, and wellbeing of our residents many of whom live with complex dietary needs.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Preparing and serving delicious hot and cold meals, tailored to individual dietary requirements
* Planning menus alongside the Head Chef, focusing on balance, nutrition, and fresh ingredients
* Running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef from ordering and stock rotation to budgeting and record-keeping
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, in line with food safety regulations
* Keeping records of temperatures, supplies, and cleaning routines
* Contributing to a positive mealtime experience that residents genuinely enjoy
What We’re Looking For
* A culinary qualification such as City & Guilds 706 1&2 (or working towards it)
* Experience in preparing food for diverse dietary needs ideally in a care home or healthcare setting
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a good understanding of kitchen safety protocols
* A team player who communicates well and thrives in a close-knit, supportive environment
* Someone with initiative, happy to take the lead in the kitchen when needed
About Us
You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. As a growing organisation, we’re committed to delivering exceptional care, every single day.
Our five core values guide everything we do:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
If you live and work by these principles, you’ll feel right at home here – and we’ll support you to grow, thrive, and make a difference.
Apply today and bring your skills to a kitchen where every meal matters.
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