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Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be 2003

Nestled in the beautiful seaside town of Selsey, our luxurious care home offers exceptional levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care for 70-residents.Second Chef Contract £15.00 per hourContracted to 40 hours per weekPaid DBS, pension, uniform provided5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.Role OverviewJoining a brand new care home from the very beginning offers a genuinely exciting opportunity to be part of establishing the kitchen environment, team culture and dining experience as the service develops. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help create a welcoming and well organised kitchen where residents can enjoy high quality meals every day.As Second Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life. This is a role where your cooking has real impact, bringing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing.You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that residents look forward to each day.Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service while helping maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment throughout the home.What We Are Looking For City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towardsBasic Food Hygiene CertificateExperience in a professional kitchen environmentAbility to work independently and as part of a teamA positive and reliable approachAbout usCaraway House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Bradshaw Lodge, Shripney, Bognor Regis Create Great Food That Makes a Difference Every Day Are you a passionate chef looking for a rewarding role where your skills can have a real impact on people's lives? At Crystal Care Collection, we believe that exceptional dining is an essential part of exceptional care. Our residents deserve delicious, nutritious meals prepared with care, creativity and attention to detail, and we're looking for a dedicated Bank DutyChef to help make that happen. Working alongside our Head Chef, you'll help deliver a first-class dining experience while supporting the smooth and safe operation of the kitchen. About the Role As a Bank Duty Chef, you'll assist in preparing fresh, varied and well-balanced meals that cater to residents' individual tastes and dietary requirements. You'll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and organisation while supporting the wider catering team. This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with residents, contribute new ideas and help create memorable mealtimes that enhance wellbeing and quality of life. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in planning, preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals for residents., • Assist with meal se...

Kitchen Manager (Head Chef)About The Role Were looking for a Kitchen Managerto join the Butlin's Team based in Bognor Regis. We truly believe that variety is the spice of life and in this role youll have the opportunity to lead and develop the skills of our team in one of our fantastic food venues. A Butlins resort is the home of getting stuck in and no trip to the seaside would be complete without great food and we offer this to every guest, every time in our restaurants. Working in one of our guest's favourite places to dine, being a Kitchen Manager you will be leading a team of up to 15 chefs and kitchen porters, taking part in all aspects of team from recruitment, training, development and retention for the team. You will be accountable for stocktakes, rosters, timesheets, health & safety compliance and food safety compliance for the kitchen you lead and form a close working relationship with the Venue Manager and front of house team to provide an all-round service. The role is part of the Buffets department and there may be times that you support other kitchen teams and take part in our event work should a conference take place on resort.

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD seeks a skilled Head Chef for its Kings Lodge Nursing Home in Bosham, England. The successful candidate will prepare fresh, nutritious meals and lead a team, ensuring high-level hospitality and mentorship opportunities through our Chef Academy. The role requires NVQ Level 2, with Level 3 preferred, and offers a competitive pay of £18.22 per hour. Emphasizing diversity and empathy, we encourage a growth mindset among our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN, • 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home, • CQC Rating – Good, • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk, • Head Chef, • £18.22 per hour, • NVQ Level 2 required, NVQ Level 3 preferred, • Food safety Level 3 desirable – training can be provided, • Blue Light Discount Card, • Holiday & days out discounts, • Long service awards, • Recognition programme, • And more We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for our residents using the best fresh ingredients available. The successful candidate will lead by example, mentor the team, and bring creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts and no evenings. A fully supported induction will showcase required technical skills for healthcare, and there will be opportunities to mentor our teams as they progress in our Chef Academy. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Head Chef£40,000 per annum plus company benefitsFull Time - Sociable Hours!A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!Awarded 'One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’Lakeview Grange is a luxurious 55 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Chichester, West Sussex. That’s why our chefs visit

Sous Chef - Chichester - 2AA rosettes We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to work within the brigade of chefs, delivering amazing quality dishes using local organic produce, including award winning meats and cheeses fresh from their own Estate Farm. The Perks As Sous Chef you can expect the following: A competitive base salary of £35,000 Paid overtime great tips & service Training and development opportunities within the onsite butchery and cheese making departments. A superb range of benefits including gym membership, a health cash plan, and entry into the company bonus scheme. Free parking, uniforms and staff meals whilst on shift. Live in available, short term for relocation The Place Our client is a luxury estate with multiple outlets in Chichester. This role is for their grill and bistro restaurant with great service where their food take inspiration from their surroundings creating a unique dining experience. The Person The ideal Sous Chef will have the following: A strong track record working as a Sous Chef in a high quality fresh food setting rosette experience preferable Experience of working with fresh produce and a passion for the best locally sourced ingredients Ability to work within a team & lead in the Head chef's absence Positive attitude and passion for the industry Due to the rural location, having your own reliable transport is essential If you are an experienced Sous Chef looking for an exciting new role, apply now! TPBN1_UKCT

2nd Chef £16.42 per hour plus company benefits Full Time and sociable hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026! Awarded 'One of The UK's Best Companies to Work For' Lakeview Grange is a luxurious 55 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Chichester, West Sussex We are looking for someone who is both energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food. Working from a variety of menus created by the Head Chef, you will ensure that mealtimes are a highlight of our residents' days by ordering, preparing and serving appetizing freshly produced food, from local suppliers where possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety. We aim to provide a fine dining experience with varied choices for every mealtime but also providing all catering for private events for our residents. Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity ‘Spice of Life' – Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards Working in a spacious, exceptionally well equipped kitchen, you will need to be hard working, professional and reliable. Our Chef is looking for someone who has at least 2 year's catering experience, ideally Chef de Partie level with NVQ 2/3. You will need to have the passion to work with the catering team showcasing innovative and fine dining standard of food. You will be mentored and trained further by the Head Chef and encouraged to contribute to the kitchen's ideas and menus. TPBN1_UKCT