Posted 04 June, 2026 Fairmile Grange logo

Care Home Chef (Bank)

Fairmile Grange Dorset

Job details

  • Salary £16.15 per hour £16.15 per hour
  • Role Cook / Chef
  • Hours Part Time
  • Location Christchurch, Dorset
  • Job Reference CHCB-FG-D-139160

Job summary

Fairmile Grange Nursing Home — Part of the Allegra Care Family

At Allegra Care, we believe home should feel like home. That’s why we follow a unique household model of care, creating warm, family-style environments where residents feel truly comfortable, valued, and supported.

Every day, our compassionate teams build meaningful relationships, helping residents maintain independence, dignity, and well-being. It’s care with heart — and you could be part of it.

Chef – Bank contract. You'll be offered shifts as available, and maintain the flexibility to work when you want to. 

If things go well, there'll be a chance to increase your hours and grow a career if that's your goal.

We’re looking for an energetic, creative and caring qualified Chef to join our close-knit team at our beautiful home in Christchurch.

Mealtimes are a real highlight for our residents, and you’ll play a key role in making them special. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves cooking with purpose and wants to make a genuine difference.

What you’ll be doing

  • Creating fresh, nutritious and delicious meals, tailored to residents’ tastes and dietary needs
  • Working closely with residents, managers and the care team to design meals that feel personal and homely
  • Bringing ideas, passion and imagination to a domestic-style kitchen environment
  • Delivering a hospitality experience you can be proud of — without the late nights or intense pressure of mainstream catering

What we’re looking for

  • A qualified, experienced Chef who cares about quality and presentation
  • Someone who enjoys working in a warm, friendly environment
  • A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
  • An understanding of special diets and nutritional needs

What we offer

  • Up to £16.15 per hour
  • A flexible schedule — our home is open seven days a week, but the hours are far more family-friendly than traditional hospitality.
  • The chance to genuinely impact lives every day
  • Support, training and opportunities to grow your career as part of a developing and ambitious care group

Join us at Fairmile Grange and discover a role that’s fulfilling, inspiring and truly rewarding.


Apply today and become part of our Allegra Care family.

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