We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, highly rated care home for an experienced Chef to join their catering team. This is a permanent, full-time role within a supportive environment that prides itself on high standards of care and nutrition. The Role The Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals from fresh ingredients, ensuring residents’ dietary, cultural, and medical needs are met. This role plays a key part in delivering person-centred care through food. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook fresh meals from raw ingredients in line with set menus Deliver traditional English cuisine using seasonal rotating menus Cater for special diets, modified food textures, and individual requirements Prepare desserts, cakes, and pastries as required Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety Work collaboratively with kitchen assistants and the wider care team Support catering for special occasions and themed events Ensure correct food storage, labelling, and stock rotation Comply with health & safety, infection control, and HACCP requirements Hours & Working Pattern 36 hours per week Daytimes Every other weekend off Set rota - 2 week rota shift pattern Skills & Experience Essential: Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Cook or Chef Proven experience working in a professional kitchen Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene Experience preparing meals from scratch from raw ingredients Desirable: Experience in a care or nursing home environment Experience with special diets and modified food consistencies Qualifications Food Hygiene Certificate (essential) Enhanced DBS check (required – can be completed upon offer) What’s on Offer Supportive kitchen team with assistant support per shift Stable, permanent position High standards environment with an excellent food hygiene track record Excellent work life balance Day time work and every other weekend off Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ wellbeing Personal Attributes Reliable and flexible Friendly, caring, and professional Team-oriented with high standards If you are a chef looking for a role within a caring and supportive environment that offers a great work life balance, then please apply now.