Assistant Chef. Parklands Care Home

Assistant Chef. Parklands Care Home

• Pay rate: £14.00 per hour
• Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Are you a passionate Chef who takes pride in creating nutritious, home-cooked meals that bring comfort and enjoyment to others? At Parklands Care Home, we're looking for a dedicated Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for our residents every day.

This is an opportunity to work sociable hours, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and use your culinary skills in a rewarding environment where your meals genuinely make a difference.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals to the highest standards.
• Support menu planning and contribute ideas for seasonal dishes and resident favourites.
• Ensure all meals are presented to a high standard and served on time.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries and minimising food waste.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
• Follow all Food Safety, HACCP and allergen regulations.
• Support and work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team.
• Work closely with the Home Manager and care teams to create a positive dining experience for residents.

Who We're Looking For

• An experienced Chef with a passion for producing high-quality, home-cooked meals.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, safety and kitchen best practice.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and minimising waste.
• A positive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Someone who takes pride in creating enjoyable dining experiences and understands the important role great food plays in wellbeing.

Why Join Parklands Care Home?

• Be part of an exceptional team that is passionate about making a difference every day
• Career development and progression opportunities across Sandstone Care Group
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth
• Flexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Employee recognition and reward programmes that celebrate great work
• Exclusive high street discounts at leading retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

About Sandstone Care Group

At Sandstone Care Group, we put residents at the heart of everything we do. We believe great care starts with great people, and we invest in our teams to help them develop, progress and deliver the very best experience for those we support.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we support.