• Title Chef
  • Setting Care Home / Nursing Home
  • Role Cook / Chef
  • Salary £19.00 per hour
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Job Summary

Date posted: 2 May 2025

Why join us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

Benefits of joining our team

What we can offer you

  • £19.00 per hour 
  • Full time - 42 hours per week
  • Weekday and alternate weekends 
  • Enhanced pay on bank holidays
  • 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
  • Pension
  • Staff recognition schemes
  • Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
  • I have an idea £50 gift card
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Comprehensive Training and Career Development
  • A friendly and supportive working environment 
  • Dedicated mental health champions
About the role

As our Chef you will plan, prepare and cook a wide variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and meet the needs of all of our residents.  You’ll ensure sufficient food stocks are available and you will be responsible for placing orders with suppliers.  You will interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our resident’s dignity at all times.

Here’s some other important things you need to know:

  • You’ll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment within the kitchen and dining areas.
  • You’ll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the management team