Chef

📍 Ashurst Area, Hampshire 💷 Salary: Up to £35,000 ⏰ Full Time | Day Shifts Only ✅ Immediate Start Available

Looking for a Chef Role with Better Work-Life Balance?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-respected care home in the Ashurst area of the New Forest, renowned for delivering outstanding care and hospitality to its residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef to join a friendly and supportive team, creating fresh, nutritious meals that make a genuine difference to residents' daily lives.

What's on Offer?

✅ Salary up to £35,000

✅ Full-time permanent position

✅ Day shifts only, typically 8/9am - 4/5pm

✅ Supportive and welcoming working environment

✅ Opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a rewarding setting

✅ Immediate start available

✅ Excellent work-life balance compared to traditional hospitality roles

The Role

As Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality meals for approximately 40 residents, ensuring food is nutritious, well-presented, and tailored to individual dietary requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal meals
• Assisting with menu planning and development
• Catering for special dietary requirements and allergens
• Supporting stock control and ordering processes
• Maintaining high food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Working closely with the wider care home team to ensure an exceptional dining experience
• Helping maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen

About You

• Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or similar
• Passion for producing quality, home-cooked food
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Experience within care homes, healthcare, education, contract catering, hotels, pubs, or restaurants would be advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A caring and professional approach to food service

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established care provider where food is a vital part of residents' wellbeing and quality of life. You'll enjoy sociable daytime hours, a stable working pattern, and the satisfaction of knowing your food has a positive impact every day.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch today. Interviews are being arranged immediately. 🍽️

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