Chef - Nursing & Residential Care Setting

​Chef – Nursing & Residential Care Setting

Location: Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Times: 07:00 – 18:00
Contract: Permanent, £13.50 per hour

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef to join a high-quality nursing and residential care environment. This role offers a rewarding alternative to traditional hospitality, with consistent working hours, no late nights, and the chance to make a genuine difference to residents’ daily lives through food.

You will play a key role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to residents’ individual needs, including those requiring nursing and dementia care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of high-quality, well-presented meals

• Support the Chef Manager in the day-to-day running of the kitchen

• Take responsibility for the kitchen and catering team in the Chef Manager’s absence

• Maintain and promote high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness

• Carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with food safety regulations

• Support menu planning with a focus on nutrition, variety, and resident preferences

• Work collaboratively with the wider care team to enhance residents’ dining experience

About You

We are seeking a proactive and passionate Chef who values quality, consistency, and person-centred service.

You will have:

• Proven experience working as a Chef in a professional catering environment

• A valid Food Hygiene Certificate

• A strong passion for producing high-quality food

• A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to take initiative

• Confidence interacting with residents, families, and colleagues

• The ability to take responsibility and lead when required

Qualifications & Experience (Preferred):

• City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent

• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in a Chef or similar role

What’s on Offer

• Stable working hours with no late nights

• Annual pay reviews

• Pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

• Structured induction and ongoing training opportunities

• Access to nationally recognised qualifications (subject to terms)

• Employee referral bonus scheme

• Discount schemes and staff recognition awards

Additional Information

• Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK

• Visa sponsorship is not available

If you are an experienced Chef looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, people-focused environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.