Chef

About St James' Park Care Home
St James' Park Care Home is a 31 bed care home located in the charming village of Bradpole, near Bridport in Dorset. Providing residential and nursing care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Chef Contract £15.45 - £16.05 per hour
Contracted to 28.5 hours per week
Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
5.6 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 Overview
As a 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. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in producing high quality food in a rewarding environment.

What We Are Looking For City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience in a professional kitchen environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A positive and reliable approach
What We Offer Paid Enhanced DBS
Uniform provided
Group life assurance cover
Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
Clear opportunities for career development and progression
Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role
About Care Concern Group
St James Park is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.
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