About the Role
We’re looking for a caring and passionate Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at [Care Home Name]. You’ll play a vital role in preparing fresh, nutritious, and well-balanced meals for our residents — helping to make every day enjoyable and comforting through great food and genuine care.

This is an ideal position for a chef who enjoys daytime hours, steady service, and the satisfaction of cooking with purpose in a warm, community-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook a variety of healthy, appealing dishes for residents and staff
  • Cater to individual dietary requirements and preferences (including allergens and modified textures)
  • Work closely with the care team to ensure residents’ nutritional needs are met
  • Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
  • Assist with menu planning, stock control, and ordering
  • Support special occasions and themed days within the home

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Chef, Cook, or Senior Kitchen Assistant (care, education, or contract catering background an advantage)
  • A passion for creating homely, comforting meals with care and attention
  • Understanding of dietary needs, allergens, and nutritional balance
  • Experience with IDSSI framework
  • Strong organisational skills and a calm, team-focused approach
  • A genuine interest in working with older people and contributing to their wellbeing

What We Offer

  • Great company benefits
  • Sociable working hours – no late nights or weekends!
  • Free meals on duty
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Supportive, welcoming team environment
  • The chance to make a real difference in residents’ daily lives
  • Life insurance
  • 28 days holiday

Interested?

We are actively reviewing applicant details so if this Catering Manager job vacancy is of interest to you, please apply today.

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The consultant handling this opening is Daniel Hesketh who can be reached on on daniel.hesketh@jubileetalent.com - please get in touch if any questions regarding this position or other similar job vacancies.

Jubilee Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.