Chef; Care Home
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef -
Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
Careline Lifestyles - St Aiden's Cottage/Neville's Court
Location: On site / Auton Stile, Bearpark, Durham DH7 7AA
, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Chefs
Hourly Fixed salary:£ 13.74
Hours: Part-time, Dayshift
Job Type: Permanent / On-site
Shift:
About the Role
Are you a passionate and experienced chef who takes pride in creating great food?
We're looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Chef to join our team and prepare nutritious, tasty meals for our residents.
This is more than just cooking - you'll help make mealtimes something residents can look forward to, while ensuring their dietary needs, preferences and wellbeing are always considered.
You will be responsible for:
- Preparing and cooking healthy, balanced and enjoyable meals
- Catering for dietary requirements, allergies, medical needs and individual preferences
- Planning meals and preparing food within agreed budgets
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and Health & Safety standards
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe
- Maintaining standards in line with EHO requirements
- Managing stock, ordering supplies and minimising food waste
- Using effective portion control and meal planning
- Working closely with care staff to make mealtimes a positive experience
- Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff where required
We're looking for someone who has:
- At least 2 years' cooking or catering experience
- A Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate - desirable, but not essential if you're willing to obtain one
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle - essential
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe food preparation
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A friendly, patient and caring approach
- A professional attitude and pride in their work
- A genuine desire to make a difference to residents' daily lives
Why This Role?
- £13.74 per hour
- Day shifts
- Make a genuine difference through food and mealtimes
- Work as part of a supportive team
If you're a skilled chef who loves creating good food and wants to make a difference,
we'd love to hear from you!
Please note: An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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