Care Home Chef Job at Orchard Care Homes (Wakefield)

Chef

Applying for the position as Chef, one must have passion for preparing and cooki...

Location

United Kingdom , Woking, Guildford

Salary:

14.00 - 15.00 GBP / Hour

Ambience Care Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must have experience as a Chef in UK
Passion for preparing and cooking quality fresh food
Experienced chef with good knife skills
Can work well under pressure
Experience working in a high-volume kitchen
Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
A self-motivated team player
Desire to develop your career as a chef

Head Chef

As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaura...

Location

United Kingdom , Oulton Broad

Salary:

16.56 GBP / Hour

Barchester Healthcare

Expiration Date

January 30, 2026

Requirements

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team
Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes
Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard
Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)

Job Responsibility

Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required
Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality
Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards
Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch
Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas
Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control
Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
Ongoing recruitment and retention
Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house

What we offer

Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
‘Rewarding Excellence’ bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
Unlimited access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies
Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it
Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
Tax Code Review Service to check you’re on the right code and paying the right level of tax
Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide
Opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop skills through Barchester Chef Academy
Industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications offered

Fulltime

Assistant Chef

HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef. You’ll value one thing above all. Kind...

Location

United Kingdom , Braintree

Salary:

14.50 - 14.85 GBP / Hour

HC-One

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
brilliant, positive energy
natural ability to get along with people
organised and meet deadlines
present food attractively
knack for following recipes perfectly
truly considerate and kind when communicating
full right to work in the UK

Job Responsibility

cooking and serving nutritious, healthy meals
provide outstanding support to First Chef, taking charge in their absence
managing food stock
working out how to make the most of budget
coaching a colleague
supervising kitchen clean-up
always have Resident wellbeing in mind
recognise signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect
attend safeguarding training
seek appropriate advice and report concerns

What we offer

£1,000 welcome bonus (pro rata)
Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
Free uniform
nutritious meal available during a shift of eight hours or more
Company pension scheme
28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Group life assurance cover
Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
GP online - around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app

Fulltime

Head Chef

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? ...

Location

United Kingdom , Airth

Salary:

15.79 GBP / Hour

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience as Head Chef or similar, ideally in care homes or healthcare preferred
A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well-being of our residents
Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs and food allergies
Excellent leadership and team management
Good understanding of HACCP & COSHH
Food Safety Level 3 desirable

Job Responsibility

Organise, plan and prepare meals ensuring that all home cooked food not only looks and tastes delicious but also reflects the preferences and dietary requirements of each resident
Provide guidance and training to care teams on understanding and implementing safe and appropriate textured food options for residents, ensuring compliance with dietary standards (e.g. IDDSI)
Lead, motivate and inspire your kitchen team to develop and upskill
Comply with industry and Meallmore quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control
Menu development, tailoring around resident’s needs, likes and dislikes to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality

What we offer

Full access to training on the award-winning ‘Academy of Care Chef Excellence’
Company sick pay and pension scheme
Overtime rates
Free parking
Subsidised colleague meals
Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday giving you flexibility and control over your finances
Ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

Fulltime

Chef

Are you ready for a new challenge? Your next role as Bank Chef at Derwent care h...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

14.38 GBP / Hour

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience of working in a care home kitchen
Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent or a commitment to undertake further training and development relevant to the role
Good standard of English and numeracy skills
Passion for looking after the adults in your care
Satisfactory background checks, including suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service

Job Responsibility

Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals
Provide special dietary requirements where necessary for residents
Maintain accurate records and the correct ordering of food supplies
Check deliveries
Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately
Ensure the kitchen, dining areas, including equipment, are cleaned to statutory Health and Safety standards

What we offer

Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year
£1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ unlimited payments
Excellent face to face training from experienced care professionals and access to video based e-learning
Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us
Annual pay reviews
Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dental and optical treatment
Recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements

Peripatetic Chef

Are you a passionate Chef looking for variety, flexibility, and the chance to ma...

Location

United Kingdom , Covering 15 care homes across Ayr, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Forth Valley, Fife & Edinburgh

Salary:

33280.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Professional Cookery
Food Safety/Hygiene Qualification at Level 3/Intermediate or above
Experience in kitchen management including COSHH and HACCP policies
Minimum 4 years’ experience professional cooking (Care Home setting preferred)
Full driving license with your own vehicle is essential

Job Responsibility

Travel across care homes, supporting teams to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals
Plan menus
Cater for specialist diets
Lead teams to uphold the highest standards in food safety and hospitality

What we offer

Paid mileage
30 days annual leave (pro rata)
Company sick pay
Pension
Free parking
Subsidised meals
Blue Light Card eligibility
Overtime rates
Wagestream (access wages early)
Full access to training via Award Winning Academy of Care Chef Excellence

Fulltime

Peripatetic Chef

Are you a passionate Chef looking for variety, flexibility, and the chance to ma...

Location

United Kingdom , Covering 15 care homes across Ayr, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Forth Valley, Fife & Edinburgh

Salary:

33280.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

SVQ level 2 or above/equivalent in Professional Cookery
Food Safety/Hygiene Qualification at Level 3/Intermediate or above
Experience in kitchen management including COSHH and HACCP policies
Minimum 4 years’ experience professional cooking (Care Home setting preferred)
Full driving license with your own vehicle is essential

Job Responsibility

Travel across care homes, supporting teams to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals
Plan menus
Cater for specialist diets
Lead teams to uphold the highest standards in food safety and hospitality

What we offer

Paid mileage
30 days annual leave (pro rata)
Company sick pay, pension & free parking
Subsidised meals & Blue Light Card eligibility
Overtime rates & Wagestream (access wages early)
Full access to training via Award-Winning Academy of Care Chef Excellence

Fulltime

Second Chef

Cottingham Manor are looking for a second Chef to join the Team for 37 hours per...

Location

United Kingdom , Cottingham

Salary:

14.50 GBP / Hour

Yorkare Homes

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Food Hygiene and Safety qualified
Good understanding of HACCP
Experience of a Care Home environment desirable
Confidence to engage with residents to create a varied and appetising menu
Current knowledge in catering for modified diets and allergy awareness
Comfortable working with fresh seasonable produce and good knowledge of nutrition
A warm, approachable manner and an understanding that the residents’ wellbeing is the top priority
Flexible, caring and compassionate
Positive, self-motivated and organised
Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role

Job Responsibility

Working alongside the Head Chef to prepare and cook a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment, adhering to the menu planner or special requests of the residents
Preparing and presenting meals to top restaurant quality
Ensuring the kitchen is run and equipment maintained to an outstanding level, providing the kind of service the residents expect and deserve
To control systems of food allocation to minimise wastage, working with the Head Chef to keep within allocated budgets
To monitor stocks and purchases, thereby allocating the quantities of materials
To maintain a balanced diet and varied menus
To ensure that the kitchen is clean and well stocked after use and, at the end of each shift, leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state
Ensure that Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards are met
Support the Servery Areas in serving meals at meal times

What we offer

Competitive rates of pay
Free enhanced DBS check
Free Uniform
Fully comprehensive training and development support from our in-house trainer
Bonus for working over Christmas
Career Progression
Staff recognition awards
Rewards App
Health Scheme
Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals

Fulltime

Care Home Chef

Orchard Care Homes

Location:
United Kingdom , Wakefield

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Expiration:
January 31, 2026

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