Care Home Chef

We are supporting a welcoming 45-bedded residential home in Dorking that is looking to recruit an experienced Part-Time Chef to join their kitchen team.

This is a great opportunity for a Chef who enjoys preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals and wants to make a genuine difference to the daily lives of residents within a warm and supportive environment.

Role Details

Position: Part-Time Chef

Location: Dorking

Hours: 28 hours per week

Shift Times: 7:30am–2:30pm or 12:30pm–7:30pm

Pay: £15.74 per hour

Weekend Enhancement: £1.00 per hour additional at weekends

Benefits: Paid breaks

Setting: Residential Home – Elderly Care

About the Chef Role

As the Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals while catering for residents' dietary requirements and preferences.

You will play an important role in creating an enjoyable dining experience while maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents

  • Cater for a range of dietary requirements and preferences

  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

  • Manage food stock and storage

  • Work closely with the care team to ensure residents' needs are met

  • Help create a positive and enjoyable mealtime experience

Requirements

  • Previous experience working as a Chef or Cook

  • Experience within a care home or similar setting is desirable

  • Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety

  • Ability to cater for different dietary requirements

  • Reliable, organised, and able to work independently

  • A genuine passion for preparing high-quality meals

Benefits of the Chef Role

  • £15.74 per hour

  • £1.00 per hour weekend enhancement

  • Paid breaks

  • Part-time position – 28 hours per week

  • Choice of 7:30am–2:30pm or 12:30pm–7:30pm shifts

  • Supportive management and friendly team

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents' daily lives

Application

If you are interested in this Part-Time Chef position, please click Apply and submit your CV.

Please note: No sponsorship is offered for this position

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