Description 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. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Interviews will take place in person at the service in Bexhill w/c 17 November 2025 and will include a short written question to answer. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Beadle or Carly Fellows ( Team Leaders) or Natalie Gaymer (Registered Service Manager) on 01424 723 020. 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, chose East Sussex