Posted 06 May, 2026 Forest Brow logo

Second Chef

Forest Brow Hampshire

Job details

  • Salary £13.50 to £14.50 per hour Dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Role Cook / Chef
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Liss, Hampshire
  • Job Reference carehome.co.uk

Job summary

The Role...

We are looking for an experienced Cook or Chef to join our friendly team at our beautiful Residential Home in Liss Forest.

Duties...

Working opposite our head chef, you will be required to cater for up to 32 residents and staff for breakfast, lunch and supper.

You will need to have good attention to detail so that the food is tasty and presentable.

You must have good knowledge of infection prevention and control to ensure the kitchen is a safe environment, completing daily cleaning schedules and other kitchen paperwork. 

Good communication skills are required for this role, as you will need to work closely with colleagues across the Home. Good interpersonal skills are essential.

Previous experience within a care home environment is desirable due to the nature of the position.  We are also happy to support a college student or someone who wishes to re-train with an NVQ or equivellant Chef qualification.


In Return we can offer...

Competitive pay rates

Free DBS check

Free meal provided

Free uniform

Free on-site parking

Professional training and ongoing career development - including NVQ training.

As the role involves working with vulnerable people your employment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which includes references as well as a Disclosure and Barring Service Check/Protecting Vulnerable Groups check.

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Food Hygiene level 3 preferred.