Chef ( 3 positions) - St Raphael's Care Home

Department: Care Homes

Role: Catering

Contract Term: Permanent

Date posted: 1 July 2026

Closing date: 21 July 2026

Employment hours: Full time - 1 x 34.5 hours per week, 2 x 38 hours per week

Shift pattern: 4 days per week over 7 - day shift

Salary: 34.5 hours per week (£26174.46 - £27681.42) 38 hours per week (£28,829.84 - £30,489.68)

Benefits:

7 weeks paid holidays per year, including public holidays

• Generous training opportunities
• Free uniforms
• Flexible shift patterns
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance (death in service benefit)
• Wellbeing Support (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Blue light Discount Scheme

Location: EH9 2HG

We are looking for an experienced and passionate chef to join our catering team.

You will need to have:

• The ability to create a warm and welcoming dining experience for our residents
• An engaging manner with residents and care colleagues
• Understanding of the importance of appetising and nutritious menus
• A good understanding of nutrition.
• A genuine interest in the wellbeing of our residents.
• Good understanding of HACCP.
• An understanding of menu development.
• The ability to manage the kitchen in the Catering Managers absence.
• Knowledge and experience of working within budget and managing stock control.
• Hold NVQ / SVQ or equivalent (or be willing to undertake this training).

Closing Date : Tuesday 21st July at midnight

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