Chef

Catering and Hospitality - Westerton Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £13.40 - £14.50 depending on experience. Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40 hours

Chef – Westerton Care Home | £13.40 - £14.50 per hour | 40 hours per week

Where your food makes a real difference
At Westerton Care Home, every meal matters. Our modern home provides Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care for 106 residents – and we know that good food is at the heart of a happy, thriving home. We’re looking for a talented Chef to join our kitchen team, supporting our Head Chef to create seasonal, nutritious menus and leading the kitchen team each day.

Contract details

• £13.40 - £14.50 per hour depending on experience.
• 40 hours per week, daytime shifts – no unsociable late nights
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (full-time)
• Pension scheme
• Free uniform & paid PVG
• Free onsite parking

The role

As Chef, you’ll do more than just cook you’ll help craft meals that bring comfort, joy, and nourishment to our residents. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll:

• Assist in creating seasonal menus that are nutritious, balanced, and appealing.
• Lead the kitchen team daily, ensuring smooth operations and high standards of hygiene.
• Support the development of trainee chefs and kitchen assistants, sharing skills and mentoring the next generation.
• Prepare and serve meals to meet residents’ dietary requirements and preferences, including IDDSI and specialist diets (training provided).
• Maintain kitchen organisation, stock control, and compliance with health & safety standards.

What we’re looking for

• A relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and understanding of food safety.
• Team leadership skills with the ability to support and develop staff.
• Experience in a care or hospitality kitchen is beneficial but not essential – your heart, reliability, and passion matter most.
• Knowledge of IDDSI and dietary requirements is an advantage (training will be provided).

Who we are

Westerton Care Home is part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. Our values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity, guide everything we do. Here, your work in the kitchen will truly make a difference, nourishing residents and lifting their spirits every day.

If you’re a passionate chef ready to lead, inspire, and create dishes that bring joy, we’d love to hear from you.